Vehicle Add-Ons, ISDA, 20 Vehicles, January 2024

The Idaho State Department of Agriculture (ISDA) has issued a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for vehicle add-ons for twenty ISDA-owned pickup trucks, seeking vendors to install camper shells, locking decked drawer systems, and tonneau covers. The procurement covers specific vehicle configurations with detailed requirements for bed length, color, and installation location across multiple jurisdictions including Ada County. Vendors must provide information about lead times, product warranties, and installation warranties, with a mandatory one-year manufacturer's warranty and one-year installation workmanship warranty. The Q&A period for the solicitation closes on January 24, 2024, with quotes due by January 29, 2024. Installations must be completed within 30 days of ISDA notifying the vendor that a truck is ready, and ISDA will transport each truck to and from the vendor's location. Vendors will be required to conduct a visual inspection and demonstrate safe operation before each installation is accepted. Awards will be made by line item to the responsive, responsible vendor with the lowest cost for that specific line item.

The solicitation does not indicate any specific set-aside designations or restrictions on vendor participation, appearing to be open to all qualified vendors. No incumbent vendor is identified in the documentation, and no specific budget range is explicitly stated. Payment terms are net 30, and vendors must provide certificates of insurance including $1,000,000 in commercial general liability, commercial automobile liability, and workers compensation coverage. The State of Idaho, ISDA, and its divisions, officers, and employees must be listed as additional insureds on the policies. The contract will be funded through state appropriations, with an administrative fee of 1.25% of net sales potentially applying to the contract. The procurement covers vehicle upfitting services only, with prices required to remain fixed for the duration of the contract, and the State of Idaho generally exempt from paying state and federal taxes.