SSA - Track Trail Dozer

The Idaho Department of Administration, Division of Purchasing, has issued a notice of intent to approve a sole source authorization for the Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation to procure one single track trail dozer from Sutter. This procurement is being conducted pursuant to Idaho Code section 67-9221, which permits sole source purchasing when only one vendor is qualified to provide the specified property or service. The specific deliverable is a single track trail dozer, equipment designated for trail maintenance and development within Idaho's park system. The posting was published on March 3, 2026, with a due date of March 6, 2026, providing a compressed three-day window for the procurement process. Any interested vendor may challenge this sole source determination by submitting timely notice to purchasing@adm.idaho.gov within five business days after the closing date of this notice, in accordance with Idaho Code section 67-9232(4). A copy of the sole source authorization request is available in the Buyer Attachments section of IPRO for full details regarding the procurement specifications and rationale.

The notice does not explicitly identify set-aside designations or restrictions limiting response to specific enterprise categories such as disadvantaged businesses or minority-owned firms. Sutter has been identified as the sole qualified vendor for this procurement, indicating an incumbent or exclusive supplier relationship for this particular equipment. No budget range or award value is specified in the notice, though the acquisition of specialized trail maintenance equipment typically represents a significant capital expenditure for state park operations. No evaluation criteria beyond vendor qualification and sole source justification are detailed in the available procurement information. Interested parties seeking additional details regarding specifications, integration requirements, or other procurement particulars should consult the complete sole source authorization request available through the IPRO system.