Idaho Statutes

(2)  Notice shall be posted of all acquisitions of property, unless otherwise excepted by rules of the division. The notice may be posted electronically. The administrator shall also cause all invitations to bid and requests for proposals to be posted manually in a conspicuous place in the office. The notice shall describe the property to be acquired in sufficient detail to apprise a bidder of the exact nature or functionality of the property required; and shall set forth the bid opening date, time and location.

(3)  To enhance small business bidding opportunities, the administrator shall seek a minimum of three (3) bids from vendors having a significant Idaho economic presence as defined in section 67-2349, Idaho Code.

(4)  All sealed bids received shall be opened at the time and place specified, and in the public view, and a record of each bid shall then and there be made. Contracts shall be awarded to and orders placed with the lowest responsible bidder on the basis of initial proposals received or, if applicable, following receipt and evaluation of best and final offers or negotiations. The administrator shall have the right to reject any and all bids pursuant to rules established for the division.

(5)  Where both the bids and quality of property offered are the same, preference shall be given to property of local and domestic production and manufacture or from bidders having a significant Idaho economic presence as defined in the Idaho Code. In connection with the award of any contract for the placement of any order for state printing, binding, engraving or stationery work, the provisions of sections 60-101 and 60-103, Idaho Code, shall apply to the extent that the same may be inconsistent with any requirements contained in this section.

(6)  As used in this section, the word "sealed" does not preclude acceptance of electronically sealed and submitted bids in addition to bids manually sealed and submitted.