SSA - Trimble Geospatial data collection equipment

The Idaho Department of Administration, Division of Purchasing, is issuing a sole source authorization notice for the Idaho Transportation Department to procure Trimble Geospatial data collection equipment from Trimble Inc. This procurement involves specialized geospatial data collection equipment that the Division of Purchasing has determined is available from only one qualified vendor in the marketplace. The equipment being procured is essential for the Idaho Transportation Department's operations and has been identified as having no viable alternatives. The posting was made on March 16, 2026, with a closing date of March 19, 2026, providing interested vendors with a compressed timeline for any challenges to the sole source determination. The primary objective of this procurement is to obtain the necessary geospatial data collection technology to support the department's surveying and mapping operations. No specific evaluation criteria, qualifications for vendors, or deliverable specifications are detailed in the notice beyond the equipment type and sole source vendor designation.

This procurement is issued as a sole source authorization under Idaho Code section 67-9221, which restricts the award to Trimble Inc., effectively limiting competition and set-aside opportunities for other vendor categories or disadvantaged enterprises. Any interested vendor or organization that believes it is qualified to provide equivalent Trimble Geospatial data collection equipment may file a formal challenge to the sole source determination in accordance with Idaho Code section 67-9232(4) by submitting timely notice to purchasing@adm.idaho.gov within five business days following the March 19, 2026 closing date. No budget range or award value is specified in the notice. A detailed request for sole source authorization is available in the Buyer Attachments section of the IPRO system for interested parties seeking additional procurement documentation and justification for the sole source designation.