Division: Idaho Division of Veterans Services
Idaho State Veterans Cemetery – Boise Road Construction Project
Project: Road Construction
Date of Issuance: June 30, 2025
The State of Idaho, Division of Veterans Services will receive informal bids for the project identified in section A below until July 14, 2025, 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. Bids may also be emailed to divisionbids@veterans.idaho.gov. Bids sent to any other email/street address shall be rejected.
The Project. The project shall include labor and materials required to install two (2) access roads 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 shall be mutual written agreement from the execution of the Division of Veterans Services’ Fixed Public Works Contract.
Site Visits. A site walk-through is mandatory for bidders and will be conducted by contractors calling or emailing Darin Sorensen darin.sorensen@veterans.idaho.gov or 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. Solicitation questions during the time of June 30, 2025 through July 3, 2025 shall be sent to Sonya LaCasse. Site walk throughs may not be conducted on State/Federal Holidays and may not be conducted on the closing date of this solicitation.
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’ Fixed Price Contract. Bidders should carefully review the terms in the Fixed Price Contract. Copies of the Fixed Price 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 an Idaho public works contractor license as required by Idaho Code title 54 chapter 19 and shall provide evidence of license with bid documents.
- 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.
Scope of Work – Road Construction
Idaho Veterans Affairs Commission Quarterly Meeting
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Generator Inspection – Maintenance – Repair Services for the Idaho Division of Veterans Services
Idaho Division of Veterans Services
Emergency Generator Maintenance/Inspection
1. Purpose
The Idaho Division of Veterans Services (IDVS) is requesting quotes for regular inspection, maintenance and repair services (Regular Maintenance) for emergency generators, as further detailed below.
The contact for this RFQ is:
Danny Arnold, Purchasing Officer
Idaho Division of Veterans Services
Phone: 208-780-1326
danny.arnold@veterans.idaho.gov
2. Background
IDVS has generators located at the Boise, Lewiston, Pocatello, Post Falls and Central Support office (Boise) (collectively, “Emergency Generators”) to provide emergency power to its facilities in the event of a power outage. IDVS requires Regular Maintenance for all of these generators. The emergency generators’ model and location information are as follows:
IDVS Facilities | Street Address | Generator Model |
Boise | 320 N Collins Rd, Boise, ID 83702 | Cummins 300KW, 300DQDAC SN: I30565237 (Diesel fuel powered). |
Lewiston | 821 21st Ave, Lewiston, ID 83501 | Kohler 100KW 100RZ282 SN: 323618 (Natural gas powered with propane backup) |
Pocatello | 1957 Alvin Ricken Dr, Pocatello, ID 83201 | Kohler 100KW 100RZ282 SN: 285768 (Propane powered) |
Post Falls – Generator 1 | 590 S Pleasant View Rd, Post Falls, ID 83854 | CAT C18 750KW SN: G7A07655 (Diesel fuel powered). |
Post Falls – Generator 2 | 590 S Pleasant View Rd, Post Falls, ID 83854 | CAT C18 750KW SN: G7A07652 (Diesel fuel powered). |
Boise – CSO | 351 N Collins Rd, Boise, ID 83702 | Caterpillar 125KW Olympian SN: E172A (Natural gas powered). |
IDVS is allowing vendors to participate in a site visit by appointment only. 24-hour notification prior to site visit is required. Site visits must be completed prior to bid closing.
Site visit contacts are:
Boise/Boise CSO – Brent Munster, Maintenance & Operations Supervisor – 208-901-4071 brent.munster@veterans.idaho.gov
Lewiston – Frank Northam, Maintenance & Operations Supervisor – 208-750-3680 frank.northam@veterans.idaho.gov
Rickey Frandsen – Maintenance & Operations Supervisor – 208-235-7881 rickey.frandsen@veterans.idaho.gov
Scott Clark – Maintenance & Operations Supervisor – 208-415-3452 scott.clark@veterans.idaho.gov
3. Timelines
Quotes Due: July 2, 2025
4. Specifications
See Exhibit A
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Delivery
Contractor will begin (Regular Maintenance) on the emergency generators, FOB Destination listed below on September 24, 2025, or as coordinated with the Agency contact(s).
Agency contact for delivery is:
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Boise/Boise CSO – Brent Munster, Maintenance & Operations Supervisor – 208-901-4071 munster@veterans.idaho.gov
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Lewiston – Frank Northam, Maintenance & Operations Supervisor – 208-750-3680 northam@veterans.idaho.gov
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Rickey Frandsen – Maintenance & Operations Supervisor – 208-235-7881 frandsen@veterans.idaho.gov
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Scott Clark – Maintenance & Operations Supervisor – 208-415-3452 scott.clark@veterans.idaho.gov
6. Award Basis
Award will be made to the responsive responsible Bidder with the lowest Total Cost, as provided on Exhibit B, Price Sheet, and may be made by location, or all to one, as deemed to be in the best interest of the State.
The term of the resulting contract will be one (1) year, with two (2) optional renewals of one (1) year each, upon mutual agreement of the parties.
7. Response
Enter your Total Fully Burdened Cost on Exhibit B, Price Sheet, and submit your quote to divisionbids@veterans.idaho.gov or mail to 351 N. Collins Rd, Boise, ID 83705 Attn: Danny Arnold
Quotes must include all Required Submittal Items (See below).
All Mandatory Submittals Items are required for your bid to be considered.
List of Attachments | Mandatory Submittal Items |
Exhibit A – Scope of Work
Exhibit B – Price Sheet Exhibit C – Drug and Alcohol Affidavit Exhibit D – Tax Affidavit IDVS Signature Page Generator Maintenance Service Contract
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Exhibit B – Price Sheet
Exhibit C – Drug and Alcohol Affidavit Exhibit D – Tax Affidavit IDVS Signature Page
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8. Billing
Contractors must invoice IDVS on or before the 5th day of each month, for work performed. Any invoices submitted without the below-listed information will be rejected until a corrected invoice is submitted.
The invoice shall include, but not limited to:
– Detailed form/checklist (must include at minimum: names of Contractor staff performing the work, a description of the work performed, and location the work was performed)
– Dates of Service
– Total amount billed for the billing period
– Contractor name, address, phone number, and e-mail address
– Contract Number
– Invoice Date
Sent as an Adobe PDF e-mail attachment to:
Boise – boiseaccountspayable@veterans.idaho.gov
Lewiston – lewistonaccountspayable@veterans.idaho.gov
Pocatello – pocatelloaccountspayable@veterans.idaho.gov
Post Falls – postfallsaccountspayable@veterans.idaho.gov
Boise CSO – divaccountspayable@veterans.idaho.gov
9. Price Adjustment
A price adjustment may be considered after the first twelve (12) months of the initial term of the Contract, and every twelve (12) months thereafter. If a price increase is requested, it will be the responsibility of the Contractor to notify IDVS sixty (60) calendar days in advance of the desired effective date and provide supporting documentation showing industry wide increases justifying the request. IDVS will notify Contractor whether the request is approved within thirty (30) calendar days of receipt of the request.
If there is an industry wide price decrease, Contractor must notify IDVS immediately of the decrease; and make the price decrease effective for IDVS on the same day it becomes effective for the Contractor. If IDVS is not properly notified of price decreases, the pricing at the time of order will be used for invoice payment and the Contractor will provide refunds or credits as necessary.
10. Remedies
If IDVS must perform or hire a separate contractor to perform any of the Contract’s requirements, which is the responsibility of the Contractor under the terms of the Contract, IDVS shall withhold the actual cost from the Contractor’s payment(s).
11. Contractor Responsibilities
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 any single 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.
Generator Maintenace Solicitation Exhibit A & B
Idaho State Veterans Cemetery – Boise – Installation of ADA Parking Spaces and Staircase
Project: ADA Parking Space & Staircase Installation – Boise Veterans Cemetery
Date of Issuance: June 5, 2025
The State of Idaho, Division of Veterans Services will receive informal bids for the project identified in section A below until June 20, 2025, 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. Bids may also be emailed to divisionbids@veterans.idaho.gov. Bids sent to any other email/street address shall be rejected.
The Project. The project shall include labor and materials required to install parking spaces 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’ Fixed Public Works Contract.
Site Visits. A site walk-through is mandatory for bidders and will be conducted by contractors calling or emailing Darin Sorensen darin.sorensen@veterans.idaho.gov or 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. Site walk throughs may not be conducted on State/Federal Holidays and may not be conducted on the closing date of this solicitation.
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’ Fixed Price Contract. Bidders should carefully review the terms in the Fixed Price Contract. Copies of the Fixed Price 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 an Idaho public works contractor license as required by Idaho Code title 54 chapter 19 and shall provide evidence of license with bid documents.
- 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.
Bid Form -ADA Parking and Staircase – ISVC – Boise
On Call Electrical Services – Idaho State Veterans Home – Lewiston
On-Call Service: On-call Electrical Services
Date of Issuance: May 19, 2025
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 June 03, 2025. 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 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) 750-3680 to schedule an onsite inspection.
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.
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.
- Contractor must submit with a copy of bid, their Agency W9.
- Contractor shall provide a copy of their agency Certificate of Liability Insurance at the request of the Division, Certificate Holder Section shall show the following information
- Idaho State Veterans Home – Lewiston 821 21st. Ave Lewiston, ID 83501
Lewiston Electrical Request for Informal Bid