Isda 750-Gallon Trailer_Mounted Prover

The State of Idaho Department of Agriculture is soliciting quotes for one 750-gallon trailer-mounted stainless steel prover system designed to test retail fuel meters. The system must strictly adhere to NIST Handbook 105-3 and DOT FMVSS standards, with trailer specifications meeting 49 CFR Part 566. Key technical requirements include the use of 300-series stainless steel or low-carbon steel, precise calibration with 0.02 percent repeatability, and permanent, weather-resistant markings for nominal capacity, manufacturer details, and serial numbers. The prover must feature a circular cross-section to prevent air traps and ensure complete drainage, along with a clear, leak-free sight glass and a scale plate mounted within 6 mm of the reference point. Award will be granted based on the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) methodology, where vendors must first pass a binary technical compliance evaluation before price is considered. Successful bidders must deliver the system F.O.B. Destination to Boise, Idaho, within 180 days after receipt of order. Contractors are required to maintain comprehensive insurance, including Commercial General Liability and Automobile Liability with minimum limits of 1 million dollars per occurrence. Additionally, the contract mandates strict data protection standards, including FIPS 140-2 or NIST-compliant encryption for any non-public state data and a requirement to notify the state within 24 hours of any suspected data breach.