D9 Campus Irrigation

Invitation to Bid (ITB) FM92629
ITD D9 Campus Irrigation
IDAHO TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT
District 3
3311 W State St
Boise, ID 83703
Date of Issuance: June 15th, 2026

Administrative Information
ITB Title: ITD D9 Campus Irrigation
ITB Project Description: Irrigation system installation
ITB Lead: Alex Plew
Facilities Management Contracting Officer
Idaho Transportation Department
3311 W. State Street
Boise, Idaho 83703
E-mail: alex.plew@itd.idaho.gov
Phone: (208) 334-8411
Submit sealed bid: Address for Couriers/Physical Address
BIDS MUST BE RECEIVED AT THE PHYSICAL Idaho Transportation Department
ADDRESS DESIGNATED FOR COURIER SERVICE Attn; Alex Plew / Facility Management
AND TIME/DATE STAMPED BY ITD PRIOR TO THE 3311 W. State Street
CLOSING DATE AND TIME. Boise, Idaho 83703
Pre-Bid Conference: 2:00 p.m. (MT) on June 24th, 2026
Pre-Bid Conference Location:
Idaho Transportation Department
3311 W. State Street
Boise, Idaho 83703
Deadline To Receive Questions: 10:00 a.m. (MT) on June 30th, 2026
ITB Closing Date: 10:59:59 a.m. (MT) on July 6th, 2026
ITB Opening Date: 11:00 a.m. (MT) on July 6th, 2026
Idaho Transportation Department
Statewide Facility Management Office
3311 W. State Street
Boise, Idaho 83714
Initial Term of Contract and Renewals (service The service performed under the contract will
completion): begin upon ITD's written Notice to Proceed
must be completed within # 90 days.

CONTENTS
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS AB-1
BID BOX LOCATION BB-1
INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS ITB-1
MANUFACTURER'S CERTIFICATION MCF-1
ROOFING MATERIALS SUBSTITUTION REQUEST FORM MSRF-1
BID PROPOSAL BP-1
CONTRACTOR'S AFFIDAVIT CONCERNING ALCOHOL & DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE BP-5
BIDDER'S ACKNOWLEDGEMENT STATEMENT BP-6
AGREEMENT - FIXED PRICE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FPCC-1
EXHIBIT A - OWNER'S PROJECT IDENTIFICATION INFORMATION FPCC-?
EXHIBIT B - ADDRESSES AND AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVES FPCC-?
EXHIBIT C - LIST OF DRAWINGS AND SPECIFICATIONS FPCC-?
EXHIBIT D - CONTRACTOR'S AFFIDAVIT CONCERNING TAXES FPCC-?
EXHIBIT F - NOTICE TO PROCEED FPCC-?
EXHIBIT G - CONTRACTOR'S REQUEST FOR TAX RELEASE FPCC-?
EXHIBIT H - RELEASE OF CLAIMS FPCC-?
EXHIBIT J - CONDITIONS PRECEDENT TO FINAL PAYMENT FPCC-?
EXHIBIT K - TRAINING CONFIRMATION SIGN IN SHEET FPCC-?
EXHIBIT L - PROJECT FINALIZATION AND START FPCC-?
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
DIVISION 1 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
(The CSI 16 Division format is recommended for the Technical Specifications.) List all Divisions and Sections, even
when mechanical and electrical sections are included prior to their division. If more than one volume is used, insert
total table of contents in each volume.
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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
In accordance with Idaho Code 67-5711, The Idaho Transportation Department will accept sealed bids for
Project Bids packets will be accepted at the Idaho Transportation Department at 3311 W. State Street,
Boise, Idaho 83703, until 10:59:59 a.m. local time on July 6th, 2026, according to the Bid Package Schedule
deadline. A public bid opening will be held at the Idaho Transportation Department following the
closing time for receipt of bids. Bidders and other interested parties are invited to be present at bid
opening.
A description of the work of this project can be summarized to include the procurement of all materials and
installation of a new campus irrigation system. Bidders are required to supply all labor, equipment, and specified
components to construct a fully operational, automated system. Irrigation system shall connect to the existing
irrigation pump station.
The Invitation to Bid package can be found at the following address: http://itd.idaho.gov/business/ "Work With Us"
tab.
Idaho Transportation Department, 3311 W. State Street, Boise, ID 83703
Associated General Contractors, 1649 W Shoreline Dr., Ste. 100, Boise, ID 83702 (208) 344-2531
https://www.idahoagc.org/plan-room
A pre-bid conference will be held on June 24th, 2026, 2:00 p.m. (MT) at 3311 W. State Street, Boise, Idaho
83714. Bidders are encouraged to attend.
A bid bond or a certified or cashier's check in the amount of 5% of the total bid, including add alternates, is
required. Idaho Public Works license is required at the time of bid opening for all work on this project.
Below is a map of the Statewide Facility Management Office where bids will be received and opened
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INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS
GENERAL PROVISIONS
DEFINITIONS: Capitalized terms used in these Instructions to Bidders ("Instructions") shall have the meaning
given to them in the Idaho Transportation Department's Fixed Price Construction Contract Between Owner and
Contractor.
HEADINGS: Headings used in these Instructions are for convenience only.
REJECTION OF BIDS, WAIVER OF INFORMALITIES OR CANCELLATION: Prior to the effective date of a
contract, the ITD Facility Program Manager of the Idaho Transportation Department shall have the right to
accept or reject all bids, to waive any minor deviations/informalities or to cancel the bid.
CONTRACT TIME: The proposed scope of work is estimated to take no more than 90 consecutive calendar days.
The contract time shall be 90 consecutive days unless modified by addendum. The owner reserves the right to
modify contract time during contract negotiations if proper and reasonable evidence for contract modification has
been presented to the owner. Proper and reasonable evidence may be material procurement delays, or
anticipated weather delays. No other reasonable evidence may be accepted for contract time extension will be
accepted, unless in the best interest of the Idaho Transportation Department.
LIQUIDATED DAMAGES: Liquidated damages of $500.00 per day will be accessed if a contracted general
contractor (prime) cannot perform the proposed scope of work within the listed contract time. The liquidated
damages is based upon the owners inability to use the project site for future construction / use. The amount is
based upon the anticipated cost incurred due to such delay.
BID RECIEPT DATE: All bid packets are to be received at the Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) (3311 W.
State Street, Boise, Idaho 83703) in Boise, Idaho on or before 10:59:59 a.m. (MT) on Monday, July 6th, 2026.
Late bids will be rejected and considered invalid. It is the responsibility of the bidder to confirm receipt of bid prior
to the bid date. Delays due to mail, traffic, unable to find the address, or delivery to the wrong address will not be
reasons for acceptance. Contractor will be responsible for determining the exact location of bid receipt. Bids
delivered to any other address or ITD office other than the one stated is not acceptable, and the bid will be
determined as a non-conforming bid. Bids cannot be emailed. Bids will only be received in physical form by hand
delivery, delivery service, or mail service. Bidder to note the bids due date time is Mountain Time Zone which is
the local time in Boise, Idaho; even though the project site is in Pacific Time Zone.
BID OPENING DATE: Idaho Transportation Department will open acceptable bids on Monday, July 6th, 2026, at
11:00:00 a.m. (MT). at the Idaho Transportation Department (3311 W. State Street, Boise, Idaho 83703).
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BID: The advertisement for bid will be posted on Wednesday June 17th, 2026, in the
Idaho Statesman.
BID DOCUMENT LOCATION: The bid documents can be found at Idaho Transportation Departments Digital Plan
Room at the following address HTTP://ITD.Idaho.gov/business/ "Facility Bids" Tab. All bid documents including
project manual, project documents, and addendums will be posted to this plan room under the project name &
number. Bid results will be posted to this location as well. The responsibility is on the bidder to use a complete set
of bid documents to prepare its bid and neither the Owner nor the Architect and or Owner shall incur any liability
for the bidder's failure to do so. Bidders obtain no ownership interest or any use rights, except to use in preparation
of their bid, by issuance of the bid documents.
ORAL INFORMATION: Questions concerning a bid must be directed in writing to the designated Design
Professional (architect or engineer) no less than ten (10) calendar days before bids are due unless provided
otherwise via an addendum. Oral information is not binding and any reliance by a bidder on any oral information
or representation is at the bidder's sole risk. Any information given a prospective bidder in response to a written
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question will be provided to all prospective bidders by an addendum, if such information is necessary for purposes
of submitting a bid or if failure to give such information would be prejudicial to uninformed bidders.
PUBLIC RECORDS: The Idaho Public Records Law, Title 74, Chapter 1, Idaho Code, allows the open inspection
and copying of public records. Public records include any writing containing information relating to the conduct or
administration of the public's business prepared, owned, used or retained by a State or local agency regardless
of the physical form or character. Unless exempted by the Public Records Law, your bid will be a public record
subject to disclosure under the Public Records Law. Any questions regarding the applicability of the Public
Records Law should be addressed to your legal counsel prior to submission.
FORM OF AGREEMENT: Unless otherwise specified in the bid documents, the agreement between the
successful bidder and the Owner ("State of Idaho") shall be the Idaho Transportation Department's Fixed Price
Construction Contract between Owner and Contractor.
PRE-BID CONFERENCE: An on-site pre-bid conference will be provided on Wednesday, June 24th, 2026, at 2:00
p.m. (MT) for site review, questions, and answers about the project. Attendance is not mandatory, but strongly
encouraged for bidders to understand the site and scope of the project. Failure to account for all subjects observed
and discussed at the pre-bid meeting will not be a cause for a change order. If a bidder cannot attend the pre-bid
conference it is encouraged to visit the site on their own time to get firsthand knowledge of the existing field
conditions, topography, and constraints. The site is open to the public. The bid documents are meant to show the
project intent and are not meant to be a comprehensive representation of the existing site conditions and
application of design intent.
PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BONDS: Performance bonds are required for all contracts with an estimated
value of $50,000 or more. Payment bonds are required for all projects where subcontractors are utilized.
When required, performance bond and payment bond, each in an amount of not less than one hundred percent
(100%) of the Contract Price. The performance and payment bonds shall be AIA Document A312, 1984 or the
most recent Edition, or a standard surety form certified approved to be the same as the AIA A312 form and shall
be executed by a surety or sureties reasonably acceptable to the Owner and authorized to do business in the
State of Idaho. Bonds must be provided within ten (10) calendar days following receipt of a Notice of Intent to
Award.
BID SUBMISSION PROCESS
BID DOCUMENTS: The bid documents are available from the Design Professional or as provided in the Invitation
to Bid or advertisement for bids. The responsibility is on the bidder to use a complete set of bid documents to
prepare its bid and neither the Owner nor the Design Professional shall incur any liability for the bidder's failure to
do so. Bidders obtain no ownership interest or any use rights, except to use in preparation of their bid, by issuance
of the bid documents.
Bidders and Sub-bidders shall field verify all dimensions pertaining to the Work and shall be responsible for the
determination of all quantities of materials required for the completion of the Work. The bidder shall not rely on the
scale drawings of the Bidding Documents in his determination of required materials quantities. No allowance shall be
made for Bidder's failure to field-verify dimensions.
If a deposit is required, the deposit will be returned to a bidder returning the complete bid documents in good
condition no more than twenty (20) days after a Notice of Intent is issued and the amount of any deposit returned
may be reduced if the bid documents returned are not complete or are damaged. A bidder awarded a Contract
may also keep the bid documents and any deposit will be returned.
ADDENDA: In the event it becomes necessary to revise any part of the bid documents, addenda will be issued.
Information given to one bidder will be available to all other bidders if such information is necessary for purposes
of submitting a bid or if failure to give such information would be prejudicial to uninformed bidders. It is the bidder's
responsibility to check for addenda prior to submitting a bid. A bidder is required to acknowledge receipt of all
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addenda by identifying the addenda numbers in the space provided on the bid proposal form. Failure to do so
may result in the bid being declared non-responsive. No addenda will be issued less than four (4) calendar days
before the closing date unless the bid closing date is extended.
REVIEW: It is the bidder's responsibility to review the bid documents and compare them as needed, including
with regard to any other work that is or may be under construction that might affect the bidder or its work, to
examine the site and local conditions and to report, in writing, any questions, errors, inconsistencies or ambiguities
to the Design Professional.
PRODUCTS SPECIFIED AND PROPOSED SUBSTITUTIONS: Materials, products or equipment, if specified by
name or manufacturer, establish the standard of quality required and that must be met by any proposed
substitution. Requests for substitutions must be made in writing to the Design Professional no less than ten (10)
calendar days prior to the bid closing unless provided otherwise via an addendum. Such requests must provide
detailed information to allow the Design Professional to determine if the proposed substitution is acceptable,
including drawings or performance or test data and a detailed statement of how the substitution would change
any other part of the Work. It is the bidder's obligation to satisfy this requirement and the Design Professional's
decision shall be final. To be allowed, substitutions must be approved in an addendum to the bid documents.
BID FORM: Bids must be submitted on the bid proposal forms, or copies of forms, furnished by the Owner or the
design professional. Bids submitted must contain all original signatures in ink on the following forms:
* Bid Proposal Form
* Contractor's Affidavit Concerning Alcohol and Drug-Free Workplace
* Bidder's Acknowledgment Statement
* Bid Bond (bid security)
The person signing the Bid Proposal Form must initial any and all changes appearing on any of the bid forms. If
the bidder is a corporation or other legal entity, the bid forms must be signed by an authorized designee. Oral,
telephonic, telegraphic, facsimile or other electronically transmitted bid forms and/or signatures will not be
considered.
BID PRICES: The bid form may require bidders to submit bid prices for one (1) or more items on various bases,
including lump sum base bid, lump sum bid alternate prices, unit prices or any combination thereof. Bid amounts
shall be expressed in words and numbers. The amount in words shall prevail if there is a discrepancy.
ALTERNATES: If the solicitation includes alternate bid items or unit prices, failure to bid on the alternates or unit
prices may disqualify the bid. If bidding on an alternate does not change the base bid, indicate by "No Change."
If bidding on all items is not required by the Contract Documents, bidders must affirmatively indicate that they are
not bidding on those items.
TIME FOR SUBMISSION: Bids must be submitted on or before the time specified in the advertisement for bids.
Any bid submitted late will be rejected.
SEALED ENVELOPE: Bids shall be submitted in a sealed envelope with the following clearly printed on the
outside of the envelope: the Project number and Project name; the name and address of the bidder; and a
statement, such as "BID ENCLOSED" to indicate that it is a bid.
MAILED BIDS: When bids are mailed or shipped, the sealed envelope containing the bid shall be enclosed in a
separate mailing envelope with the notation "SEALED BID ENCLOSED" on the face thereof. If mailed, the mailing
envelope shall be addressed as follows:
Idaho Transportation Department
Alex Plew /Facility Management
3311 W. State Street
Boise, Idaho 83703
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It is the bidder's responsibility to ensure that its bid is delivered to the place designated for receipt on or before
the specified closing time. The Owner assumes no responsibility for delays in the delivery of mail by the U.S. Post
Office or private couriers. Bidders should be advised the intra-state mail system may increase delivery time from
arrival at Central Postal to the place designated for receipt and should plan accordingly. LATE SUBMISSIONS
WILL BE REJECTED, WILL NOT BE OPENED AND WILL BE RETURNED TO THE BIDDER. NO DEVIATIONS
WILL BE ALLOWED.
BID CLOSING DECLARED: Immediately prior to the bid opening, the Owner's representative will declare the
official bid closing. Any part of a bid not received prior to the bid closing declared by the designated representative
will not be considered and will be returned to the bidder unopened. All bids shall be taken under advisement.
DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE: Along with its bid, the bidder shall submit an affidavit certifying compliance with
Title 72, Chapter 17, Idaho Code, requiring the Contractor and its subcontractors at the time of bid to provide a
drug-free workplace program and to maintain such program throughout the duration of the Contract. The form of
affidavit is attached.
ILLEGAL ALIENS: Bidder shall warrant that the bidder does not knowingly hire or engage any illegal aliens or
persons not authorized to work in the United States; bidder shall take steps to verify that it does not hire or engage
any illegal aliens or persons not authorized to work in the United States; and that any misrepresentation in this
regard or any employment of persons not authorized to work in the United States constitutes a material breach
and shall be cause for the imposition of monetary penalties and/or termination of any Contract resulting from this
bid.
LEGAL RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT: By submitting a bid, the bidder attests, under penalty of perjury, that he
(the bidder) is a United States citizen or legal permanent resident or that it is otherwise lawfully present in the
United States pursuant to federal law. Prior to being issued a contract, the bidder will be required to submit proof
of lawful presence in the United States in accordance with 67-7903, Idaho Code.
BIDDER'S ACKNOWLEDGEMENT STATEMENT: The attached Bidder's Acknowledgement Statement must be
completed and included or the bid may be found non-responsive.
PUBLIC WORKS CONTRACTOR'S LICENSE: This Project is not financed in whole or in part by federal funds.
Bids will be accepted from those Contractors only (prime contractors, subcontractors and/or specialty contractors)
who hold current licenses as public works contractors in the State of Idaho at the time of bid opening.
WAGE RATES: Bids shall be based on applicable wage determinations and labor standards established by the
Secretary of Labor, United States Department of Labor.
LABOR REQUIREMENTS: This Project is subject to the provisions of Sections 44-1001 and 44-1002, Idaho
Code, dealing with labor preference.
IDAHO PREFERENCE LAW: Section 67-2348, Idaho Code, requires the Idaho Transportation Department to
apply a preference in determining which Contractor submitted the lowest responsible bid. If the Contractor who
submitted the lowest dollar bid is domiciled in a state with a preference law that penalizes Idaho domiciled
contractors, the Idaho Transportation Department must apply the preference law (percentage amount) of that
domiciliary state to that Contractor's bid.
BID SECURITY
AMOUNT AND FORM OF SECURITY: To be considered, bids must be accompanied by an acceptable bid
security in an amount not less than five percent (5%) of the total amount of the bid, including additive alternates.
The security may be in the form of a bond or a certified or cashier's check. A standard surety bid bond form
meeting all the conditions of AIA Document A310 is acceptable and, if used, must include a certified and current
copy of the power of attorney if the bond is executed by the attorney-in-fact on behalf of the surety.
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FORFEITURE: A successful bidder who fails to sign the Contract for the Work or furnish the required bonds within
ten (10) calendar days following the receipt of notice of intent to award a Contract is subject to forfeiture in
accordance with Section 54-1904E, Idaho Code.
RETENTION OF SECURITY: Bid security shall be retained for no more than forty-five (45) calendar days after
the opening of bids, so long as the bidder has not been notified of the acceptance of the bid.
BID WITHDRAWAL
PRIOR TO BID CLOSING: If a bid has been submitted, it may be withdrawn in person by a bidder's authorized
representative before the opening of the bids. A bidder's representative will be required to show identification and
sign on a bid summary sheet before it will be released. After bid closing, no bid may be withdrawn except in strict
accordance with these Instructions or applicable law.
BID MODIFICATION
PRIOR TO BID CLOSING: If a bid has been submitted, it may be modified by the submission of a written
document contained in a separate sealed envelope marked "Bid Modification from [Name of Bidder] for ITD Project
No: FM92629, ITD D9 Campus Irrigation." THE DOCUMENT MODIFYING THE BID MUST BE SIGNED IN INK
BY AN AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OF THE SUBMITTING BIDDER. THE IDAHO TRANSPORTATION
DEPARTMENT RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REQUIRE PRESENTATION OF EVIDENCE SATISFACTORY TO
IT TO ESTABLISH THE AUTHORITY TO ACT ON BEHALF OF THE SUBMITTING BIDDER. NO OTHER FORM
OF MODIFICATION (INCLUDING TELEPHONE, FACSIMILE OR ELECTRONIC MAIL) WILL BE ACCEPTED.
AFTER BID CLOSING, NO BID MAY BE MODIFIED EXCEPT IN STRICT ACCORDANCE WITH THESE
INSTRUCTIONS OR APPLICABLE LAW.
RELIEF FROM BIDS
CONDITIONS FOR RELIEF: Relief from bids is subject to Sections 54-1904B through 54-1904E, Idaho Code. In
the event a bidder discovers a mistake in its bid following the bid opening and wishes to withdraw its bid, the
bidder shall establish to the satisfaction of the Owner, pursuant to Section 54-1904C, Idaho Code, that a clerical
or mathematical mistake was made; the bidder gave the public entity (Owner) written notice within five (5) calendar
days after the opening of the bid of the mistake, specifying in the notice in detail how the mistake occurred; and
the mistake was material.
DETERMINATION: If the Owner determines that the bidder has satisfied the requirements of Section 54-1904C,
Idaho Code, to entitle it to relief from a bid because of a mistake, it shall prepare a report in writing to document
the facts establishing the existence of each required element. The report shall be available for inspection as a
public record and shall be filed with the public entity soliciting bids. A bidder claiming a mistake and satisfying all
the required conditions of Section 54-1904C, Idaho Code, shall be entitled to relief from the bid and have any bid
security returned by the Owner. Bidders not satisfying the conditions of Section 54-1904C, Idaho Code shall be
subject to forfeiture in accordance with Section 54-1904B, Idaho Code. A bidder who claims a mistake or who
forfeits its bid security shall be prohibited from participating in any re-bidding of that project on which the mistake
was claimed or security forfeited and the Owner may award the Contract to the next lowest responsive and
responsible bidder.
BIDDER'S REPRESENTATIONS
REPRESENTATIONS UPON SUBMITTING A BID: By submitting its bid, a bidder represents and warrants the
following:
1. The person signing the bid is authorized to bind the bidder;
2. It has all required licenses, permits or other authorizations necessary to submit its bid;
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3. It has taken steps necessary to ascertain the nature and location of the Work and has investigated and
satisfied itself as to the general and local conditions which can affect the Work or its cost, including but
not limited to: (i) conditions bearing upon transportation, disposal, handling and storage of materials; (ii)
the availability of labor, water, natural gas, electric power and roads; (iii) uncertainties of weather, river
stages or similar physical conditions at the site; (iv) the conformation and conditions of the ground; and
(v) the character of equipment and facilities needed preliminary to and during the Work;
4. It has satisfied itself as to character, quality and quantity of surface and subsurface materials or obstacles
to be encountered insofar as this information is reasonably ascertainable from an inspection of the site,
including exploratory work done by the Owner as well as from the drawings and specifications provided
as part of the bid package, and that any failure of the bidder to take such actions will not relieve the bidder
from responsibility for estimating properly the difficulty and cost of successfully performing the Work;
5. It has received, read and reviewed the Contract, has submitted any questions in writing regarding the
same and has received an answer to such questions;
6. Its bid is based upon the requirements of the Contract without exception;
7. It is in compliance with Title 72, Chapter 17, Idaho Code, regarding a drug-free workplace and has
included the required affidavit regarding the same;
8. Its bid is in compliance with employment of persons authorized to work in the United States;
9. It will retain bid security and hold and honor all base bid prices for forty-five (45) calendar days from the
date of bid opening, and cannot be withdrawn after the bid opening;
10. Its bid prices shown for each item on the bid proposal form include all labor, material, equipment, overhead
and compensation to complete all of the Work for that item; and
11. It has included in its bid amount Idaho sales and/or use taxes on all materials and equipment and all other
taxes imposed by law.
BID AWARD
AWARD METHOD: Public works construction contracts for the State of Idaho are awarded to the "lowest
responsible and responsive bidder." The low bidder, for purposes of award, shall be the responsible and
responsive bidder offering the low aggregate amount for the base bid item, plus any additive or deductive bid
alternates selected by the Owner, and within funds available as determined by the Owner. Award is also subject
to the requirements of Idaho Code, including without limitation: Title 67, Chapter 57; Title 67, Chapter 23; Title 54,
Chapter 19; and Title 44, Chapter 10. It is the bidder's responsibility to conform to ALL applicable federal, state
and local statutes or other applicable legal requirements. The information provided herein is intended to assist
bidders in meeting applicable requirements but is not exhaustive and the Owner will not be responsible for any
failure by any bidder to meet applicable requirements.
DETERMINATION OF RESPONSIBILITY: The Owner reserves the right to make reasonable inquiry about or
from the submitting bidder or from third parties to determine the responsibility of a submitting bidder. Such inquiry
may include, but not be limited to, inquiry regarding experience and expertise related to the Project, manpower
and other resources, financial stability, credit ratings, references, potential subcontractors and past performance.
The unreasonable failure of a submitting bidder to promptly supply any requested information may result in a
finding of non-responsibility.
NOTICE OF EFFECTIVENESS: No Contract is effective until the authorized Owner's official has signed the
Contract and the Notice to Proceed has been issued. The bidder shall not provide any goods or render services
until the Contract has been signed by the Administrator of the Idaho Transportation Department and the Contract
has become effective. Furthermore, the Owner is in no way responsible for reimbursing the bidder for goods
provided or services rendered prior to the signature of the authorized Division of Public Work's official and the
arrival of the Notice to Proceed.
INCURRING COSTS: The Owner is not liable for any cost incurred by bidders prior to the Notice to Proceed.
PRIOR ACCEPTANCE OF DEFECTIVE BIDS OR PROPOSALS: The Owner generally will not completely
review or analyze bids that appear to fail to comply with the requirements of the bid documents, nor will the Owner
generally investigate the references or qualifications of those who submit such bids. Therefore, any
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