EFC - WIC printed materials

The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare has submitted a request for an exemption from competition to procure WIC printed materials, potentially allowing the purchase to proceed with limited or no competitive bidding. This exemption request is subject to the discretion of the Department of Purchasing (DOP) Administrator, who will make the final decision based on the information available. In an effort to maintain transparency, the DOP is inviting suppliers to review the exemption request and submit information that might support or challenge the assertion that competition is impractical, unreasonable, or disadvantageous for the State. Suppliers must provide their feedback by attaching relevant information in the specified sections of the Idaho Procurement Portal (IPRO) or by emailing the purchasing office before the stated deadline. This solicitation, identified as "EFC - WIC printed materials" with solicitation number 1165, was posted on December 15, 2025, with responses due by December 19, 2025. The procurement is overseen by the State of Idaho, with the point of contact being the DOP Administrator reachable via email or phone. The WIC printed materials are intended for use in Boise, Idaho. Suppliers interested in submitting information should do so promptly to ensure their input is considered in the Administrator’s discretionary decision, keeping in mind that there is no right to appeal the decision once it has been made. The process emphasizes transparency while allowing the State to efficiently acquire necessary materials under potentially exceptional circumstances.