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Idaho House debates procurement reforms; House Bill 301 fails after floor vote
Summary
House Bill 301 proposed new procurement timelines and requirements for agencies requesting line-item appropriations and for RFP processes; sponsors said the bill would provide consistency and reduce litigation; bill failed to pass the House.
House Bill 301, a broad package of procurement and purchasing changes for Idaho state agencies, was debated on the House floor on March 3 and failed to pass.
Representative, District 34 presented the bill as an attempt to standardize procurement steps, require agencies to pursue RFIs or RFQs for requests above $250,000, publish intent-to-solicit notices, and set specific timelines for solicitations, reviews and award notifications. The sponsor said the bill would increase…
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