SSA - LTR788 Dual Platform Scale

The Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) is pursuing a sole source procurement for six LTR788 Dual Platform Scales manufactured by Intercomp Company, with potential expansion to 18 additional units pending pilot program success. These specialized scales are designed to individually measure both interior and exterior tire weights of commercial vehicles, enabling precise vehicle weight assessments at Ports of Entry (POE) throughout the state. The unique LTR788 scale features dual low-profile platforms constructed of aerospace-grade aluminum, integrated solar battery capabilities, and an impressive 30,000 lb total capacity with 0.5% to 1% accuracy. The procurement is being managed through the Idaho Division of Purchasing, with a notice of intent to authorize a sole source contract published on October 20, 2023. Interested vendors have five business days from the posting date to challenge the sole source procurement in accordance with Idaho Code section 67-9221.

The procurement appears to be unrestricted in terms of small business or disadvantaged enterprise set-asides, with Intercomp Company identified as the sole qualified vendor for this specific scale technology. The scales will support ITD's operational needs across multiple districts, facilitating enhanced vehicle weight monitoring and law enforcement capabilities. The total anticipated initial investment is $187,056 for the first six units, with potential future expansion based on the pilot program's success. The product is currently pending NTEP (National Type Evaluation Program) Class IIII certification, which adds technical credibility to the procurement. While no incumbent vendors are mentioned, the procurement represents a targeted technology acquisition to improve vehicle inspection and weight assessment capabilities for the state's transportation infrastructure. The procurement does not appear to require complex technical integration, as the scales are standalone weighing devices with integrated solar power and reporting capabilities.