03. Sole Source Purchases. Sole source purchases made through direct solicitation with documented source selection, in accordance with Section 67-5720, Idaho Code, and Section 045. (3-15-02) 04. Reverse Auctions. Purchases through reverse public auctions as authorized by Section 67-5720, Idaho Code. (3-15-02) 05. Federal Government Acquisitions. Acquisitions from the United States of America or any agency thereof. (3-15-02) 06. Rehabilitation Agency Acquisitions. Acquisitions of property that is provided by corporations and public agencies operating rehabilitation facilities serving the handicapped and disadvantaged and that is offered for sale at fair market price as determined by the administrator in accordance with these rules.(3-15-02) It should also be noted that, while Idaho does not give preference to in-state companies when bidding on State contracts, the state does assess a reciprocal preference penalty on companies from states which do offer in-state preference. The law, which is applicable to all purchases that are bid, regardless of dollar amount, is not applicable to purchases that are not competitively bid, such as small purchases under $10,000, sole source purchases, emergency purchases, and other purchases that are exempt from bidding. Idaho’s reciprocal preference calls for increasing out-of-state bidders’ bid price by a percentage equal to that offered by the vendors’ home state in in-state preference. As such, “if the low bidder is from a state that grants a 10 percent preference to its own in-state bidders, the Idaho agency must add 10 percent to that bidder’s price when evaluating the bid.” The preference is only applied in cases when comparing bids from an Idaho domiciled vendor from out-of-state vendors with a preference in their state. IPRO The Idaho Division of Purchasing uses the IPRO e-purchasing system to post business opportunities. Additionally, the system is used by many individual state agencies. The system enables potential vendors to respond to solicitations online, or download bids or proposals. It also allows companies to update company information and contacts, see bid results, and receive purchase orders and contracts online. Interested vendors can register at: The system can be accessed at the following URL:
03. Sole Source Purchases. Sole source purchases made through direct solicitation with documented source selection, in accordance with Section 67-5720, Idaho Code, and Section 045. (3-15-02) 04. Reverse Auctions. Purchases through reverse public auctions as authorized by Section 67-5720, Idaho Code. (3-15-02) 05. Federal Government Acquisitions. Acquisitions from the United States of America or any agency thereof. (3-15-02) 06. Rehabilitation Agency Acquisitions. Acquisitions of property that is provided by corporations and public agencies operating rehabilitation facilities serving the handicapped and disadvantaged and that is offered for sale at fair market price as determined by the administrator in accordance with these rules.(3-15-02) It should also be noted that, while Idaho does not give preference to in-state companies when bidding on State contracts, the state does assess a reciprocal preference penalty on companies from states which do offer in-state preference. The law, which is applicable to all purchases that are bid, regardless of dollar amount, is not applicable to purchases that are not competitively bid, such as small purchases under $10,000, sole source purchases, emergency purchases, and other purchases that are exempt from bidding. Idaho’s reciprocal preference calls for increasing out-of-state bidders’ bid price by a percentage equal to that offered by the vendors’ home state in in-state preference. As such, “if the low bidder is from a state that grants a 10 percent preference to its own in-state bidders, the Idaho agency must add 10 percent to that bidder’s price when evaluating the bid.” The preference is only applied in cases when comparing bids from an Idaho domiciled vendor from out-of-state vendors with a preference in their state. IPRO The Idaho Division of Purchasing uses the IPRO e-purchasing system to post business opportunities. Additionally, the system is used by many individual state agencies. The system enables potential vendors to respond to solicitations online, or download bids or proposals. It also allows companies to update company information and contacts, see bid results, and receive purchase orders and contracts online. Interested vendors can register at: The system can be accessed at the following URL:
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