SSA - Gallup Clifton Strengths Assessments & Trainings

The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is seeking a sole source authorization for Gallup Clifton Strengths Assessments and Trainings through the State of Idaho's Division of Purchasing. The procurement focuses on acquiring annual subscription services for organizational strengths development, specifically the Clifton StrengthsFinder assessment tool that helps individuals, teams, and organizations discover and develop natural talents. Gallup is the sole provider of this specialized assessment and related training services, with the requested contract term spanning from March 1, 2024, to February 28, 2029. The primary deliverables include comprehensive support, tools, and training for maximizing the use of the strengths assessment program within the DEQ. Evaluation appears to be based on Gallup's unique capability as the exclusive provider of these services, with no competitive bidding process. The solicitation was posted on January 25, 2024, with a response deadline of January 30, 2024, allowing a very short window for potential challenges to the sole source procurement. Any interested vendors have five business days from the closing date to file a challenge to this procurement under Idaho Code section 67-9232(4).

There are no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on organizational respondents mentioned in the documentation. No incumbent vendors other than Gallup are identified, and the procurement appears to be a direct continuation of an existing relationship with the sole source provider. The total contract value is $70,000 over the five-year period, representing an annual investment of approximately $14,000 for the strengths assessment and training services. Insurance requirements are detailed in the accompanying documentation, mandating the contractor provide certificates of commercial general liability, commercial automobile liability, and workers' compensation insurance. The State of Idaho and the contracting agency must be named as additional insureds on liability policies. Insurers must be rated A-VII or better, and the contractor will be responsible for any associated deductibles. The procurement is being conducted through the Office of Information Technology Services (ITS) and the Division of Purchasing (DOP), with funding apparently secured through the DEQ's existing appropriation balances.