Amends and adds to existing law regarding the procurement of property by the State of Idaho.
STATE PROCUREMENT -- Amends and adds to existing law regarding the procurement of property by the State of Idaho.
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
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This legislation updates the State Procurement Act. It includes the following changes: Requires agencies to provideestimatedcostsforrequestedproperty, newandreplacement, atthetimeofbudgetsubmissionbasedon a request for quote (RFQ) or request for information (RFI) for any items costing $250,000 or more. Requires agenciestosubmitacompletedraftofarequestforproposal(RFP)foranyrequestedpropertycosting$250,000 or more and requiring a competitive bid. Emergency provisions are provided for budget requests that come in after the budget deadline. Clarification of multiple award contracts to two or more bidders. Addition of an intent to solicit to notify potential bidders. Updates to the overall timeline for solicitations and contract awards. includingbidsinvolvingthirdparties. Coolingoffperiodsforpublicemployeesorelectedofficialswithregards to vendors and state contracts. Disclosure requirement for vendor expenditures.
FISCAL NOTE
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These changes will require a proactive approach by the Division of Purchasing to meet the specified timelines. To support the proposed changes, this legislation requires for FTP positions requiring $483,044 for salary and benefits provided by the General Fund. To account for the timing of budget requests and other implementation concerns, this legislation goes into effect on July 1, 2026. Full funding for all four positions will be requested in the FY27 budget.
HOW THEY VOTED
House Third Reading
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YEA (27)
NAY (43)
LATEST ACTION
Filed in Office of the Chief Clerk
BILL INFO
- Session
- 2025
- Chamber
- house
- Status date
- Feb 21, 2025
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