The State of Idaho, Division of Veterans Services will receive informal bids for an Automatic Gate Opener and Installation until 4:00pm MST on May 04, 2021. 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 Division of Veterans Services will not accept facsimile transmission of bids.

Governor Brad Little announced today he appointed Mark Tschampl as Chief Administrator at the Idaho Division of Veterans Services.

The State of Idaho, Division of Veterans Services will receive informal bids for ON-CALL FIRE SYSTEM MAINTENANCE until 3:00 p.m. local time on May 4, 2021. 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.

The next IVAC meeting will be on January, 2021 at 8:30 AM MDT via a virtual meeting room on Microsoft Teams. If you would like to attend, please email Mitzi Cheldelin at mitzi.cheldelin@veterans.idaho.gov for a link.

The State of Idaho is currently in Stage 3 of Coronavirus restrictions, the Idaho State Veterans Cemeteries will continue with the scheduling of Committal Services limited to a maximum of 50 people. Masks and physical distancing are highly recommended.

The next IVAC meeting will be on April 14, 2021 at 8:30 am MDT via a virtual meeting room on Microsoft Teams. If you would like to attend, please email Mitzi Cheldelin at mitzi.cheldelin@veterans.idaho.gov for a link.

Description of the process vendors should follow to become aware of IDVS bids.

The Idaho Division of Veterans Services is accepting applications for the position of Administrator of the Agency.

Veterans Recognition Fund Meeting on January 7, 2021 at 11:00 AM MT.

Governor Brad Little announced today that Marv Hagedorn is retiring as chief administrator of the Idaho Division of Veterans Services (IDVS) and Pete Koehler will step in as interim chief administrator until a replacement is selected.

The Idaho Division of Veterans Services is now accepting applications for the 2021 Disabled Veterans Elk Hunt.

The Idaho Veterans Affairs Commission will meet for a special executive session on December 31, 2020 at 11:00 AM.

There is an IVAC Meeting Scheduled for December 29, 2020 at 2:30 PM MT.

The new State Veterans Cemetery located at 2651 Cromwell Lane, Blackfoot, Idaho 83221 will open to the public on December 7, 2020.

The next IVAC meeting will be on October 21, 2020 at 8:30 am MDT via a virtual meeting room on Microsoft Teams. If you would like to attend, please email Mitzi Cheldelin at mitzi.cheldelin@veterans.idaho.gov for a link.

Senator Mike Crapo's office is now accepting 2020 Spirit of Freedom nominations for worthy veterans and veteran volunteers.

Idaho Division of Veterans Services (IDVS) regrets to inform you that the Idaho State Veterans Home – Boise (ISVH-Boise) has experienced its first COVID-19 related death.

The next IVAC meeting will be on July 14, 2020 at 8:00 am MDT via a virtual meeting room on Microsoft Teams. If you would like to attend, please email Mitzi Cheldelin at mitzi.cheldelin@veterans.idaho.gov for a link.

IDVS has received a federal grant to retrofit our State Veterans Homes to better serve our residents and their families during infectious disease outbreaks, such as COVID-19.

To reduce the spread of the COVID-19 virus and comply with federal, state, and local rules and guidance of limited gathering sizes and large venues the difficult decision was made to cancel this year's ceremony at the Idaho Veterans Cemetery – Boise as a condition of continued public safety.