Automatic Gate Installation – Boise Veterans Cemetery

Project: Automatic Gate Installation – Boise Veterans Cemetery

Date of Issuance:

            The State of Idaho, Division of Veterans Services will receive informal bids for the project identified in section A below until December 2, 2024, local time on 5:00pm MST.  Bidders must submit bids on the Contractor’s Informal Bid form or submit a bid that is clear, concise and contains all the information required by this Request for Informal Bids and the Contractor’s Informal Bid form.  All bids must be signed by a person authorized to bind the bidder.  The Division of Veterans Services will accept informal bids received by the Division of Veterans Services at 351 Collins Rd. Boise, ID.  83702 at or before the above date and time.

The Project.  The project shall include labor and materials required to install an automatic closing gate as shown on the attached specifications.  The worksite for the project shall be the Boise Veterans Cemetery 10100 N. Horseshoe Bend Rd Boise, ID 83714.  The completion date for the project will be thirty (30) calendar days from the execution of the Division of Veterans Services’ Public Works Contract.

Site Visits.  A site walk-through will be conducted between November 20, 2024 – November 22, 2024, between the hours of 8:00am and 2:00pm mst.  Contractors must email Darin Sorensen darin.sorensen@veterans.idaho.gov or call 208-780-1350 to register for the site visit.  All questions related to this solicitation must be emailed to Danny Arnold danny.arnold@veterans.idaho.gov or by calling 208-780-1326 or Sonya LaCasse sonya.lacasse@veterans.idaho.gov 208-780-1312.

Costs. The Contractor shall propose an all-inclusive bid.  The costs of the project shall not exceed the bidder’s Informal Bid and the bidder shall receive only actual costs as more particularly described in the Public Works Contract.  Bidders should carefully review the terms in the Public Works Contract.

Contractor Requirements. The Division of Veterans Services requires that the successful bidder enter into the Division of Veterans Services’ Public Works Contract.  Bidders should carefully review the terms in the Public Works Contract.  Copies of the Public Works Contract and the laws referenced below are available to potential bidders upon request.  Requirements include:

  • Compliance with the provisions of Idaho Code sections 44-1001 and 1002 concerning employment of Idaho
  • Compliance with the provisions of Idaho Code section 72-1717 concerning alcohol and drug-free workplaces and submission of an alcohol and drug-free workplace affidavit.
  • Compliance with the provisions of Idaho Code section 63-1502 concerning authorization to do business in Idaho and certification of payment of taxes.
  • If the project cost exceeds $50,000, the successful bidder and all subcontractors and specialty contractors shall hold a public works contractor license as required by Idaho Code title 54 chapter 19.
  • A performance bond and a payment bond each at 100% of the project cost.
  • The following insurance: Commercial general liability with a combined single limit not less than $1,000,000 per occurrence and in the aggregate; Workers’ compensation as required by law, including employer’s liability at minimum limits of $100,000/$500,000/$100,000; and Automobile liability with combined single limit per occurrence not less than $1,000,000.
  • The Contractor shall not substitute or vary the materials or subcontractors specified in the Request for Bids or the Bid without the prior written permission of the Division.

REQUEST FOR INFORMAL BIDS

Informal Bid. Bidders Bid Form -Gate Opener – ISVC – Boise

Scope of Work for Automated Gates Boise

Drug and Alcohol Affidavit

Tax Affidavit

Exhibit A – Automated Barrier Gate

Example – Public Works Fixed Price Contract

Idaho Division of Veterans Services – Fire Damper and Fire Door Inspection and Repair Services

Service: Fire Damper and Fire Door Inspection and Repair Services (Please review all attached documents in their entirety)

Date of Issuance: October 22, 2024

            The State of Idaho, Division of Veterans Services will receive informal bids for the services identified in section A below until 5:00 p.m. local time on November 8, 2024 November 25, 2024 December 16, 2024.  Bidders must submit bids on the Contractor’s Informal Bid form or submit a bid that is clear, concise and contains all the information required by this Request for Informal Bids and the Contractor’s Informal Bid form.  All bids must be signed by a person authorized to bind the bidder.  The Division of Veterans Services will accept informal bids received by the Division of Veterans Services 351 Collins Rd. Boise, ID.  83702 at or before the above date and time.  The Division of Veterans Services will not accept facsimile transmission of bids. Bids may be emailed to divisionbids@veterans.idaho.gov 

  1. Services. The services shall include labor and materials required to perform Fire Damper and Fire Door Inspection and Repair. The worksite for the services shall be as identified in the solicitation documents.  The term of this agreement will be one (1) year from the execution of the Division of Veterans Services’ Public Works Contract.  The Division may extend the contract upon written notice to the Contractor for two (2) additional one (1) year renewal periods.  The costs proposed in the bidder’s Informal Bid shall be binding for the initial one (1) year period and for the additional renewal periods, if exercised by the Division.  The successful bidder must hold in good standing all licenses required to perform such services.
  2. Site Visits. The Division of Veterans Services will allow visits of the project site as follows:

Bidders may contact the facility site foremen listed in the solicitation documentation to schedule site visits.

  1. Costs. The Contractor shall propose hourly labor costs and materials costs with not more than a ten (10%) percent markup.  The costs billed by the successful bidder shall not exceed the bidder’s Informal Bid and the bidder shall receive only actual costs as more particularly described in the Public Works Contract.  Bidders should carefully review the terms in the Public Works Contract.
  2. Contractor Requirements. The Division of Veterans Services requires that the successful bidder enter into the Division of Veterans Services’ Public Works Contract.  Bidders should carefully review the terms in the Public Works Contract.  Copies of the Public Works Contract and the laws referenced below are available to potential bidders upon request.  Requirements include:
  • Compliance with the provisions of Idaho Code sections 44-1001 and 1002 concerning employment of Idaho residents.
  • Compliance with the provisions of Idaho Code section 72-1717 concerning alcohol and drug-free workplaces and submission of an alcohol and drug-free workplace affidavit.
  • Compliance with the provisions of Idaho Code section 63-1502 concerning authorization to do business in Idaho and certification of payment of taxes.
  • The successful bidder and all subcontractors and specialty contractors are solely responsible for determining if they are required to hold a public works contractor license or post a bond as required by Idaho Code title 54 chapter 19. The Division of Veterans Services has determined that the cost of any single request for services by the successful bidder will not exceed $50,000. Pursuant to Idaho Code section 54-1903(i), the Division of Veterans Services’ does not require that the successful bidder hold a public works contractors license or post a performance bond and a payment bond as set forth in Idaho Code section 54-1926.  If any single call for service exceeds $50,000, the successful bidder must comply with the provisions of Idaho Code title 54 chapter 19.
  • The following insurance: Commercial general liability with a combined single limit not less than $1,000,000 per occurrence and in the aggregate; Workers’ compensation as required by law, including employer’s liability at minimum limits of $100,000/$500,000/$100,000; and Automobile liability with combined single limit per occurrence not less than $1,000,000.
  • The Contractor shall not substitute or vary the materials or subcontractors specified in the Request for Bids or the Bid without the prior written permission of the Division.

***Review attachment “Fire Damper Fire Door Inspection Repair Services Amended” for required submittal documents and necessary information***

Drug Free Affidavit

Taxes Affidavit

Example Public Works Contract

Request for Informal Bid – Fire Damper and Doors_Amended

Fire Damper_Fire Door_ Inspection_Repair_Services_Amended

Exhibit G IDVS – Idaho Regional Procurement Map-1

Idaho State Veterans Home – Pocatello- On Call Electrical Services Solicitation

On-Call Service: On Call Electrical Services

Date of Issuance: October 16, 2024

 The State of Idaho, Division of Veterans Services will receive informal bids for the services identified in section A below until 5:00 p.m. local time on October 30, 2024.  Bidders must submit bids on the Contractor’s Informal Bid form or submit a bid that is clear, concise and contains all the information required by this Request for Informal Bids and the Contractor’s Informal Bid form.  All bids must be signed by a person authorized to bind the bidder.  The Division of Veterans Services will accept informal bids received by the Division of Veterans Services 351 Collins Rd. Boise, ID.  83702 at or before the above date and time.  The Division of Veterans Services will not accept facsimile transmission of bids.

Services. The services shall include labor and materials required to perform on-call services related to Electrical.  The worksite for the services shall be Idaho State Veterans Home 1957 Alvin Ricken Drive, Pocatello, ID 83201.  The term of the on-call agreement will be one (1) year  from the execution of the Division of Veterans Services’ Public Works Contract.  The Division may extend the contract upon written notice to the Contractor for two (2) additional one (1) year renewal periods.  The costs proposed in the bidder’s Informal Bid shall be binding for the initial one (1) year period and for the additional renewal periods, if exercised by the Division.  The successful bidder must hold in good standing all licenses required to perform such services.

Site Visits. The Division of Veterans Services will allow visits of the project site as follows:

Bidders may contact Rickey Frandsen at (208) 235-7881 to schedule an onsite inspection.

  1. Costs. The Contractor shall propose hourly labor costs and materials costs with not more than a ten (10%) percent markup.  The costs billed by the successful bidder shall not exceed the bidder’s Informal Bid and the bidder shall receive only actual costs as more particularly described in the Public Works Contract.  Bidders should carefully review the terms in the Public Works Contract.
  2. Contractor Requirements. The Division of Veterans Services requires that the successful bidder enter into the Division of Veterans Services’ Public Works Contract.  Bidders should carefully review the terms in the Public Works Contract.  Copies of the Public Works Contract and the laws referenced below are available to potential bidders upon request.  Requirements include:
  • Compliance with the provisions of Idaho Code sections 44-1001 and 1002 concerning employment of Idaho residents.
  • Compliance with the provisions of Idaho Code section 72-1717 concerning alcohol and drug-free workplaces and submission of an alcohol and drug-free workplace affidavit.
  • Compliance with the provisions of Idaho Code section 63-1502 concerning authorization to do business in Idaho and certification of payment of taxes.
  • The successful bidder and all subcontractors and specialty contractors are solely responsible for determining if they are required to hold a public works contractor license or post a bond as required by Idaho Code title 54 chapter 19. The Division of Veterans Services has determined that the cost of any single request for services by the successful bidder will not exceed $50,000. Pursuant to Idaho Code section 54-1903(i), the Division of Veterans Services’ does not require that the successful bidder hold a public works contractors license or post a performance bond and a payment bond as set forth in Idaho Code section 54-1926.  If any single call for service exceeds $50,000, the successful bidder must comply with the provisions of Idaho Code title 54 chapter 19.
  • The following insurance: Commercial general liability with a combined single limit not less than $1,000,000 per occurrence and in the aggregate; Workers’ compensation as required by law, including employer’s liability at minimum limits of $100,000/$500,000/$100,000; and Automobile liability with combined single limit per occurrence not less than $1,000,000.

The Contractor shall not substitute or vary the materials or subcontractors specified in the Request for Bids or the Bid without the prior written permission of the Division.

Below are the documents that must be filled out and returned for your bid to be considered.

 

Pocatello Electrical Request for Informal Bid

Electrical Informal Bid Form

Drug Free Affidavit

Taxes Affidavit

Example Pocatello Electrical Public Works Contract

 

Idaho State Veterans Home – Boise – On Call HVAC Services

On-Call Service: On-Call HVAC and Refrigeration Services

Date of Issuance: December 21, 2023

The State of Idaho, Division of Veterans Services will receive informal bids for the services identified in section A below until 5:00 p.m. local time on January 8, 2024.  Bidders must submit bids on the Contractor’s Informal Bid form or submit a bid that is clear, concise and contains all the information required by this Request for Informal Bids and the Contractor’s Informal Bid form.  All bids must be signed by a person authorized to bind the bidder.  The Division of Veterans Services will accept informal bids received by the Division of Veterans Services 351 Collins Rd. Boise, ID.  83702 at or before the above date and time.  Bidders can email bids to divisionbids@veterans.idaho.gov.  The Division of Veterans Services will not accept facsimile transmission of bids.

Services.  The services shall include labor and materials required to perform on-call services related to HVAC, up to and including the ability to work on “Reliable Controls”, and refrigeration.  The worksite for the services shall be Idaho State Veterans Home 320 N. Collins Rd. Boise, ID 83702.  The term of the on-call agreement will be one (1) year  from the execution of the Division of Veterans Services’ Public Works Contract. The Division may extend the contract upon written notice to the Contractor for two (2) additional one (1) year renewal periods.  The costs proposed in the bidder’s Informal Bid shall be binding for the initial one (1) year period and for the additional renewal periods, if exercised by the Division. The successful bidder must hold in good standing all licenses required to perform such services.

Site Visits.  The Division of Veterans Services will allow visits of the project site as follows:

Bidders may contact Brent Munster at 208-919-4094 to schedule an onsite inspection.  Notification of site visit must

  1. Costs.  The Contractor shall propose hourly labor costs and materials costs with not more than a ten (10%) percent markup.  The costs billed by the successful bidder shall not exceed the bidder’s Informal Bid and the bidder shall receive only actual costs as more particularly described in the Public Works Contract.  Bidders should carefully review the terms in the Public Works Contract.
  2. Contractor Requirements. The Division of Veterans Services requires that the successful bidder enter into the Division of Veterans Services’ Public Works Contract.  Bidders should carefully review the terms in the Public Works Contract.  Copies of the Public Works Contract and the laws referenced below are available to potential bidders upon request.  Requirements include:
  • Compliance with the provisions of Idaho Code sections 44-1001 and 1002 concerning employment of Idaho residents.
  • Compliance with the provisions of Idaho Code section 72-1717 concerning alcohol and drug-free workplaces and submission of an alcohol and drug-free workplace affidavit.
  • Compliance with the provisions of Idaho Code section 63-1502 concerning authorization to do business in Idaho and certification of payment of taxes.
  • The successful bidder and all subcontractors and specialty contractors are solely responsible for determining if they are required to hold a public works contractor license or post a bond as required by Idaho Code title 54 chapter 19. The Division of Veterans Services has determined that the cost of any single request for services by the successful bidder will not exceed $10,000. Pursuant to Idaho Code section 54-1903(i), the Division of Veterans Services’ does not require that the successful bidder hold a public works contractor’s license or post a performance bond and a payment bond as set forth in Idaho Code section 54-1926.  If any single call for service exceeds $10,000, the successful bidder must comply with the provisions of Idaho Code title 54 chapter 19.
  • The following insurance: Commercial general liability with a combined single limit not less than $1,000,000 per occurrence and in the aggregate; Workers’ compensation as required by law, including employer’s liability at minimum limits of $100,000/$500,000/$100,000; and Automobile liability with combined single limit per occurrence not less than $1,000,000.
  • The Contractor shall not substitute or vary the materials or subcontractors specified in the Request for Bids or the Bid without the prior written permission of the Division.

HVAC Request for Informal Bid 12-21-2023

HVAC and Refrigeration Informal Bid Form

Boise – HVAC – Drug Free Affidavit

Boise – HVAC – Tax Affidavit

Sample Boise HVAC and Refrigeration Public Works Contract

On Call Electrical Services – Idaho State Veterans Home – Pocatello Idaho

REQUEST FOR INFORMAL BIDS

(On-Call Electrical Services – ISVH-P)

Idaho Division of Veterans Services

On-Call Service: On Call Electrical Services

Date of Issuance: August 17, 2023

            The State of Idaho, Division of Veterans Services will receive informal bids for the services identified in section A below until 5:00 p.m. local time on August 31, 2023.  Bidders must submit bids on the Contractor’s Informal Bid form or submit a bid that is clear, concise and contains all the information required by this Request for Informal Bids and the Contractor’s Informal Bid form.  All bids must be signed by a person authorized to bind the bidder.  The Division of Veterans Services will accept informal bids received by the Division of Veterans Services 351 Collins Rd. Boise, ID.  83702 at or before the above date and time.  The Division of Veterans Services will not accept facsimile transmission of bids.

Services. The services shall include labor and materials required to perform on-call services related to Electrical.  The worksite for the services shall be Idaho State Veterans Home 1957 Alvin Ricken Drive, Pocatello, ID 83201.  The term of the on-call agreement will be one (1) year  from the execution of the Division of Veterans Services’ Public Works Contract.  The Division may extend the contract upon written notice to the Contractor for two (2) additional one (1) year renewal periods.  The costs proposed in the bidder’s Informal Bid shall be binding for the initial one (1) year period and for the additional renewal periods, if exercised by the Division.  The successful bidder must hold in good standing all licenses required to perform such services.

Site Visits. The Division of Veterans Services will allow visits of the project site as follows:

Bidders may contact Rickey Frandsen at (208) 235-7881 to schedule an onsite inspection.

  1. Costs. The Contractor shall propose hourly labor costs and materials costs with not more than a ten (10%) percent markup.  The costs billed by the successful bidder shall not exceed the bidder’s Informal Bid and the bidder shall receive only actual costs as more particularly described in the Public Works Contract.  Bidders should carefully review the terms in the Public Works Contract.
  2. Contractor Requirements. The Division of Veterans Services requires that the successful bidder enter into the Division of Veterans Services’ Public Works Contract.  Bidders should carefully review the terms in the Public Works Contract.  Copies of the Public Works Contract and the laws referenced below are available to potential bidders upon request.  Requirements include:
  • Compliance with the provisions of Idaho Code sections 44-1001 and 1002 concerning employment of Idaho residents.
  • Compliance with the provisions of Idaho Code section 72-1717 concerning alcohol and drug-free workplaces and submission of an alcohol and drug-free workplace affidavit.
  • Compliance with the provisions of Idaho Code section 63-1502 concerning authorization to do business in Idaho and certification of payment of taxes.
  • The successful bidder and all subcontractors and specialty contractors are solely responsible for determining if they are required to hold a public works contractor license or post a bond as required by Idaho Code title 54 chapter 19. The Division of Veterans Services has determined that the cost of any single request for services by the successful bidder will not exceed $10,000. Pursuant to Idaho Code section 54-1903(i), the Division of Veterans Services’ does not require that the successful bidder hold a public works contractors license or post a performance bond and a payment bond as set forth in Idaho Code section 54-1926.  If any single call for service exceeds $10,000, the successful bidder must comply with the provisions of Idaho Code title 54 chapter 19.
  • The following insurance: Commercial general liability with a combined single limit not less than $1,000,000 per occurrence and in the aggregate; Workers’ compensation as required by law, including employer’s liability at minimum limits of $100,000/$500,000/$100,000; and Automobile liability with combined single limit per occurrence not less than $1,000,000.
  • The Contractor shall not substitute or vary the materials or subcontractors specified in the Request for Bids or the Bid without the prior written permission of the Division.

 

On Call Electrical – Pocatello Veterans Home 8-17-23

On Call HVAC Services – Idaho State Veterans Home – Lewiston Idaho

REQUEST FOR INFORMAL BIDS

(On-Call Services – ISVH-Lewiston)

Idaho Division of Veterans Services

On-Call Service: On-call HVAC and Refrigeration services

Date of Issuance: August 17, 2023

            The State of Idaho, Division of Veterans Services will receive informal bids for the services identified in section A below until 5:00 p.m. local time on August 31, 2023.  Bidders must submit bids on the Contractor’s Informal Bid form or submit a bid that is clear, concise and contains all the information required by this Request for Informal Bids and the Contractor’s Informal Bid form.  All bids must be signed by a person authorized to bind the bidder.  The Division of Veterans Services will accept informal bids received by the Division of Veterans Services 351 Collins Rd. Boise, ID.  83702 at or before the above date and time.  The Division of Veterans Services will not accept facsimile transmission of bids.

Services. The services shall include labor and materials required to perform on-call services related to HVAC and Refrigeration.  The worksite for the services shall be Idaho State Veterans Home 821 21st Ave. Lewiston, ID 83501.  The term of the on-call agreement will be one (1) year  from the execution of the Division of Veterans Services’ Public Works Contract.  The Division may extend the contract upon written notice to the Contractor for two (2) additional one (1) year renewal periods.  The costs proposed in the bidder’s Informal Bid shall be binding for the initial one (1) year period and for the additional renewal periods, if exercised by the Division.    The successful bidder must hold in good standing all licenses required to perform such services.

Site Visits. The Division of Veterans Services will allow visits of the project site as follows:

Bidders may contact Frank Northam at (208) 553-8941 to schedule an onsite inspection.

  1. Costs. The Contractor shall propose hourly labor costs and materials costs with not more than a ten (10%) percent markup.  The costs billed by the successful bidder shall not exceed the bidder’s Informal Bid and the bidder shall receive only actual costs as more particularly described in the Public Works Contract.  Bidders should carefully review the terms in the Public Works Contract.
  2. Contractor Requirements. The Division of Veterans Services requires that the successful bidder enter into the Division of Veterans Services’ Public Works Contract.  Bidders should carefully review the terms in the Public Works Contract.  Copies of the Public Works Contract and the laws referenced below are available to potential bidders upon request.  Requirements include:
  • Compliance with the provisions of Idaho Code sections 44-1001 and 1002 concerning employment of Idaho residents.
  • Compliance with the provisions of Idaho Code section 72-1717 concerning alcohol and drug-free workplaces and submission of an alcohol and drug-free workplace affidavit.
  • Compliance with the provisions of Idaho Code section 63-1502 concerning authorization to do business in Idaho and certification of payment of taxes.
  • The successful bidder and all subcontractors and specialty contractors are solely responsible for determining if they are required to hold a public works contractor license or post a bond as required by Idaho Code title 54 chapter 19. The Division of Veterans Services has determined that the cost of any single request for services by the successful bidder will not exceed $10,000. Pursuant to Idaho Code section 54-1903(i), the Division of Veterans Services’ does not require that the successful bidder hold a public works contractors license or post a performance bond and a payment bond as set forth in Idaho Code section 54-1926.  If any single call for service exceeds $10,000, the successful bidder must comply with the provisions of Idaho Code title 54 chapter 19.
  • The following insurance: Commercial general liability with a combined single limit not less than $1,000,000 per occurrence and in the aggregate; Workers’ compensation as required by law, including employer’s liability at minimum limits of $100,000/$500,000/$100,000; and Automobile liability with combined single limit per occurrence not less than $1,000,000.
  • The Contractor shall not substitute or vary the materials or subcontractors specified in the Request for Bids or the Bid without the prior written permission of the Division.

 

On Call HVAC Services – Lewiston Veterans Home

Idaho Division of Veterans Services – On Call Electrical Services – Pocatello Veterans Home

On-Call Service: On Call Electrical Services

Date of Issuance: July 27, 2023

            The State of Idaho, Division of Veterans Services will receive informal bids for the services identified in section A below until 5:00 p.m. local time on August 09, 2023.  Bidders must submit bids on the Contractor’s Informal Bid form or submit a bid that is clear, concise and contains all the information required by this Request for Informal Bids and the Contractor’s Informal Bid form.  All bids must be signed by a person authorized to bind the bidder.  The Division of Veterans Services will accept informal bids received by the Division of Veterans Services 351 Collins Rd. Boise, ID.  83702 at or before the above date and time.  The Division of Veterans Services will not accept facsimile transmission of bids.

Services. The services shall include labor and materials required to perform on-call services related to Electrical.  The worksite for the services shall be Idaho State Veterans Home 1957 Alvin Ricken Drive, Pocatello, ID 83201.  The term of the on-call agreement will be one (1) year  from the execution of the Division of Veterans Services’ Public Works Contract.  The Division may extend the contract upon written notice to the Contractor for two (2) additional one (1) year renewal periods.  The costs proposed in the bidder’s Informal Bid shall be binding for the initial one (1) year period and for the additional renewal periods, if exercised by the Division.  The successful bidder must hold in good standing all licenses required to perform such services.Site Visits. The Division of Veterans Services will allow visits of the project site as follows:

Bidders may contact Rickey Frandsen at (208) 235-7881 to schedule an onsite inspection.

  1. Costs. The Contractor shall propose hourly labor costs and materials costs with not more than a ten (10%) percent markup.  The costs billed by the successful bidder shall not exceed the bidder’s Informal Bid and the bidder shall receive only actual costs as more particularly described in the Public Works Contract.  Bidders should carefully review the terms in the Public Works Contract.
  2. Contractor Requirements. The Division of Veterans Services requires that the successful bidder enter into the Division of Veterans Services’ Public Works Contract.  Bidders should carefully review the terms in the Public Works Contract.  Copies of the Public Works Contract and the laws referenced below are available to potential bidders upon request.  Requirements include:
  • Compliance with the provisions of Idaho Code sections 44-1001 and 1002 concerning employment of Idaho residents.
  • Compliance with the provisions of Idaho Code section 72-1717 concerning alcohol and drug-free workplaces and submission of an alcohol and drug-free workplace affidavit.
  • Compliance with the provisions of Idaho Code section 63-1502 concerning authorization to do business in Idaho and certification of payment of taxes.
  • The successful bidder and all subcontractors and specialty contractors are solely responsible for determining if they are required to hold a public works contractor license or post a bond as required by Idaho Code title 54 chapter 19. The Division of Veterans Services has determined that the cost of any single request for services by the successful bidder will not exceed $10,000. Pursuant to Idaho Code section 54-1903(i), the Division of Veterans Services’ does not require that the successful bidder hold a public works contractors license or post a performance bond and a payment bond as set forth in Idaho Code section 54-1926.  If any single call for service exceeds $10,000, the successful bidder must comply with the provisions of Idaho Code title 54 chapter 19.
  • The following insurance: Commercial general liability with a combined single limit not less than $1,000,000 per occurrence and in the aggregate; Workers’ compensation as required by law, including employer’s liability at minimum limits of $100,000/$500,000/$100,000; and Automobile liability with combined single limit per occurrence not less than $1,000,000.
  • The Contractor shall not substitute or vary the materials or subcontractors specified in the Request for Bids or the Bid without the prior written permission of the Division.

Pocatello Electrical Request for Informal Bid

Electrical Informal Bid Form

Example Pocatello Electrical Public Works Contract

Drug Free Affidavit

Taxes Affidavit

Idaho Division of Veterans Services – On Call HVAC Services – Lewiston Veterans Home

On-Call Service: On-call HVAC and Refrigeration services

Date of Issuance: July 27, 2023

            The State of Idaho, Division of Veterans Services will receive informal bids for the services identified in section A below until 5:00 p.m. local time on August 10, 2023.  Bidders must submit bids on the Contractor’s Informal Bid form or submit a bid that is clear, concise and contains all the information required by this Request for Informal Bids and the Contractor’s Informal Bid form.  All bids must be signed by a person authorized to bind the bidder.  The Division of Veterans Services will accept informal bids received by the Division of Veterans Services 351 Collins Rd. Boise, ID.  83702 at or before the above date and time.  The Division of Veterans Services will not accept facsimile transmission of bids.

Services. The services shall include labor and materials required to perform on-call services related to HVAC and Refrigeration.  The worksite for the services shall be Idaho State Veterans Home 821 21st Ave. Lewiston, ID 83501.  The term of the on-call agreement will be one (1) year from the execution of the Division of Veterans Services’ Public Works Contract.  The Division may extend the contract upon written notice to the Contractor for two (2) additional one (1) year renewal periods.  The costs proposed in the bidder’s Informal Bid shall be binding for the initial one (1) year period and for the additional renewal periods, if exercised by the Division.    The successful bidder must hold in good standing all licenses required to perform such services.

Site Visits. The Division of Veterans Services will allow visits of the project site as follows:

Bidders may contact Frank Northam at (208) 553-8941 to schedule an onsite inspection.

  1. Costs. The Contractor shall propose hourly labor costs and materials costs with not more than a ten (10%) percent markup.  The costs billed by the successful bidder shall not exceed the bidder’s Informal Bid and the bidder shall receive only actual costs as more particularly described in the Public Works Contract.  Bidders should carefully review the terms in the Public Works Contract.
  2. Contractor Requirements. The Division of Veterans Services requires that the successful bidder enter into the Division of Veterans Services’ Public Works Contract.  Bidders should carefully review the terms in the Public Works Contract.  Copies of the Public Works Contract and the laws referenced below are available to potential bidders upon request.  Requirements include:
  • Compliance with the provisions of Idaho Code sections 44-1001 and 1002 concerning employment of Idaho residents.
  • Compliance with the provisions of Idaho Code section 72-1717 concerning alcohol and drug-free workplaces and submission of an alcohol and drug-free workplace affidavit.
  • Compliance with the provisions of Idaho Code section 63-1502 concerning authorization to do business in Idaho and certification of payment of taxes.
  • The successful bidder and all subcontractors and specialty contractors are solely responsible for determining if they are required to hold a public works contractor license or post a bond as required by Idaho Code title 54 chapter 19. The Division of Veterans Services has determined that the cost of any single request for services by the successful bidder will not exceed $10,000. Pursuant to Idaho Code section 54-1903(i), the Division of Veterans Services’ does not require that the successful bidder hold a public works contractors license or post a performance bond and a payment bond as set forth in Idaho Code section 54-1926.  If any single call for service exceeds $10,000, the successful bidder must comply with the provisions of Idaho Code title 54 chapter 19.
  • The following insurance: Commercial general liability with a combined single limit not less than $1,000,000 per occurrence and in the aggregate; Workers’ compensation as required by law, including employer’s liability at minimum limits of $100,000/$500,000/$100,000; and Automobile liability with combined single limit per occurrence not less than $1,000,000.
  • The Contractor shall not substitute or vary the materials or subcontractors specified in the Request for Bids or the Bid without the prior written permission of the Division.

Lewiston HVAC and Refrigeration Request for Informal Bid

Example Lewiston HVAC and Refrigeration Public Works Contract

Lewiston HVAC and Refrigeration Informal Bid Form

Taxes Affidavit

Drug Free Affidavit

The Wall That Heals: Vietnam Veterans Memorial Replica & Mobile Education Center

The Wall That Heals Vietnam Veterans Memorial Replica & Mobile Education Center. A program of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund Founders of the Wall. TheWallThatHealsMeridian2023.org
Flyer for The Wall That Heals Vietnam Veterans Memorial Replica & Mobile Education Center Event June 29 – July 2, 2023 at Scentsy Commons 2701 E Pine Ave Meridian, ID 83642

Dedication Ceremony and Open House for the New Idaho State Veterans Home in Post Falls