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Laws & Policies Home Laws & Policies Idaho Code The State Procurement Act ( Idaho Code Title 67, Chapter 92 ) establishes the legal framework for how the State of Idaho acquires goods and services. Its purpose is to ensure public procurement is conducted fairly, efficiently, transparently, and in the best interest of taxpayers. The State Procurement Act applies to all executive state agencies, except those entities listed in the Exempt Entities section. Idaho Code §67-2349 authorizes the use of reciprocal preference by applying an equivalent bidding preference to out-of-state vendors when their home state grants preferences to in-state bidders. Administrative Rules The Administrative Rules implement and provide detailed guidance for the State Procurement Act. These rules establish standardized procedures for how state agencies conduct purchasing activities, ensuring consistency, transparency, and compliance with state law. Exempt Entities The Group Insurance Administrator is authorized to procure group insurance, as described in Idaho Code §67-5761 . The Risk Management Administrator is authorized to procure risk management insurance, as described in Idaho Code §67-5773 . Higher education institutions are authorized to procure goods and services, as described in Idaho Code §67-9225 . Policy Directives Document Overview 10-02 This policy directive exempts higher education institutions from competitive solicitation procedures when applied to scientific equipment required for research. 11-01 This policy directive exempts the State Appellate Public Defender and the State Public Defender from competitive solicitation procedures when applied to the acquisition of legal and professional services as they relate to client representation. 11-02 This policy directive exempts State Police from the utilization of open contracts when applied to property acquired and used in undercover investigative work. 11-03 This policy directive exempts qualified public health agencies from competitive solicitation procedures when applied to purchases of pharmaceutical products through consolidated contracts established by the Center for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC). 11-04 This policy directive exempts all state agencies from competitive solicitation procedures when applied to the following: 1. Legal advertising, public service announcements, and publication or placement of advertisements 2. Purchase of mass produced movie or video films, audio recordings, or written publications 3. Licensing for access to online databases of books, periodicals, journals, etc. 11-05 This policy directive exempts all state agencies from competitive solicitation procedures when applied to extreme emergency situations that create an immediate and serious threat to public health, welfare, or safety. 11-06 This policy directive exempts educational institutions from competitive solicitation procedures when applied to special education discounts offered where the property is for the express purpose of educating students. 11-07 This policy directive exempts the Endowment Fund Investment Board from competitive solicitation procedures when applied to the acquisition of the following services as related to the fiduciary responsibilities of the board: 1. Auditors 2. Consultants 3. Custodians 4. Actuaries 5. Investment Managers 11-09 This policy directive exempts the Juvenile Corrections Department from competitive solicitation procedures when applied to the following: 1. Medical and related professional services 2. Residential care and treatment facilities 3. Reintegration and transition services 4. Other specialized services 11-10 This policy directive exempts state agencies within the Department of Self-Governing agencies (now the Occupational & Professional Licenses Division) from competitive solicitation procedures when applied to the acquisition of legal services. 11-11 This policy directive exempts all state agencies from competitive solicitation procedures when applied to the infrequent purchase of less than $100,000 for the education of state or other public employees and expenses associated with providing the training. 13-01 This policy directive exempts the Correction Department from competitive solicitation procedures when applied to transitional housing services. 13-02 This policy directive exempts the Correction Department from competitive solicitation procedures when applied to offender medical insurance. 13-03 This policy directive exempts the Health & Welfare Department and Veterans Services Division from competitive solicitation procedures when applied to the following: 1. Idaho health registries 2. Specialized foster care services 3. Treatment foster care and residential care facilities 4. Child care services 5. Minimum standard rates for services 6. Medical professionals licensed to practice in Idaho individually or as part of an Idaho medical clinic 7. Locum tenens agreements 8. Community Services Block Grant 9. Recruitment agencies (contingency recruitment of medical professionals) 13-04 This policy directive exempts all state agencies from competitive solicitation procedures when applied to the acquisition of certain legal services, litigation consultants, expert witnesses, professional case reviewers, and administrative hearing officers. 13-05 This policy directive exempts the Administration Department's Federal Surplus Property program from competitive solicitation procedures when applied to the acquisition of inbound freight services. 15-01 This policy directive exempts all state agencies from competitive solicitation procedures when applied to limited duration or seasonal work and job training opportunities for the youth of Idaho established through a written agreement with a youth or conservation corps designed to provide work experience, life skills, education, and training to qualifying youth. 15-02 This policy directive exempts all state agencies from competitive solicitation procedures when applied to agency memberships in national associations and other associations and partnerships that relate to the agency's mission. 15-03 This policy directive exempts all state agencies from competitive solicitation procedures when applied to purchases of services and commodities from Correctional Industries. 15-04 This policy directive exempts the Correction Department from competitive solicitation procedures when applied to the acquisition of extradition services to return parole violators and dual commitment offenders back to Idaho. 16-01 This policy directive exempts the Vocational Rehabilitation Division from competitive solicitation procedures when applied to services and equipment procured specifically to assist individuals with a diverse array of disabilities to prepare, obtain, advance in, and retain employment. 16-02 This policy directive exempts the Agricultural Department from competitive solicitation when applied to annual price agreements for the services of qualified inspectors to perform organic inspections and specialized material reviews. 16-03 This policy directive exempts higher education institutions from competitive solicitation procedures when applied to instructional services and related facility use for courses involving unique or specialized training. 16-04 This policy directive exempts State Police from competitive solicitation procedures when applied to investigative case support or analysis from individuals who must meet the security policy requirements of federal, state, and local agencies in order to provide service to the State Police in support of its investigations. 17-01 This policy directive exempts the Health & Welfare Department from competitive solicitation procedures when applied to the purchase of test kits and test supplies for which the approved method of testing is determined by federal regulation. 18-01 This policy directive exempts all state agencies from competitive solicitation procedures when applied to preventative maintenance and repair of scientific equipment. 19-01 This policy directive exempts the Human Resources Division from competitive solicitation procedures when applied to hiring and retaining instructors for the Certified Public Manager (CPM) program. 19-02 This policy directive exempts the State Police from competitive solicitation procedures when applied to software applications, licenses, maintenance, and support agreements for and related to OpenFox Message Switch supplied by Computer Projects of Illinois, Inc. 19-03 This policy directive exempts the Transportation Department from competitive solicitation procedures when applied to American Association of State Highway & Transportation Officials (AASHTO) software, licensing, maintenance and support services, analytics modules, training, and software development. 19-04 This policy directive exempts the Environmental Quality Department from competitive solicitation procedures when applied to the wood stove change out program. 19-05 This policy directive exempts all state agencies from competitive solicitation procedures when applied to collection of trash, recycling, and other waste (not including hazardous waste) at state facilities. 19-06 This policy directive exempts the Commerce Department from competitive solicitation procedures when applied to social media influencers and content creators that will be used for marketing or promoting tourism in Idaho. 19-07 This policy directive exempts all state agencies from competitive solicitation procedures when applied to the purchase of temporary staffing services from a rehabilitation agency. 20-01 This policy directive exempts all state agencies from competitive solicitation procedures when applied to expenses associated with agency participation in trade shows or other events at which the agency is promoting the state. 20-02 This policy directive exempts all state agencies from competitive solicitation procedures when applied to repair services for 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