The Ada County Highway District is accepting competitive bids for employee clothing supply, customization, and delivery services for fiscal year 2027. The request for proposals, designated EO27-01, opens a formal procurement process designed to ensure cost-effective uniform sourcing for ACHD staff across the Treasure Valley region.
Proposal Submission Requirements
Interested vendors must submit sealed proposals electronically through the ACHD eProcurement portal. The district will not accept manual or paper bids, and submissions received outside the electronic system will be deemed non-responsive and rejected without further consideration.
The deadline for all proposals is 3:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 26, 2026. ACHD will hold a public bid opening on the same date at 3:00 p.m. via Zoom, allowing transparency in the competitive process and enabling interested parties to observe the opening of submitted proposals.
Key Dates and Question Procedures
Vendors with questions or requests for clarification must submit inquiries by 4:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 19, 2026. All questions must be submitted through the eProcurement portal’s “Question and Answer” section. The district will not accept questions submitted by email or manual delivery methods.
ACHD will issue a final addendum addressing submitted questions no later than 4:00 p.m. Thursday, August 20, 2026. This timeline gives all bidders at least five business days before the proposal deadline to review clarifications and adjust their submissions accordingly.
Bonding and Contract Award
The successful bidder may be required to furnish a performance bond equal to 100 percent of the total contract value upon receiving the Notice of Award from ACHD. Vendors are not required to provide bonds at the time of bid submission—bonding obligations arise only after a vendor is selected as the lowest responsive, responsible bidder.
The district reserves the right to reject all proposals or any individual proposal that does not conform to the RFP specifications and requirements. Additionally, ACHD may delay contract award by up to 60 calendar days after the submission deadline without penalty or forfeiture of the bidder’s proposal.
Impact on Ada County Operations
The ACHD clothing procurement directly affects operational efficiency across Ada County’s highway maintenance and construction services. Proper employee uniforms and safety clothing enhance worker identification, professionalism, and visibility on roadways throughout Boise, Meridian, Eagle, Kuna, Star, and Garden City. Competitive bidding ensures taxpayers receive fair value for uniform and customization services that support the district’s workforce.
This procurement cycle represents standard government contracting practices designed to minimize costs while maintaining quality standards for the equipment and apparel ACHD employees wear daily. As a special taxing district serving Ada County residents and businesses, ACHD operates under Idaho public procurement statutes that mandate competitive bidding for goods and services above certain thresholds.
What Comes Next
Vendors interested in bidding should create or log into their ACHD eProcurement account immediately to review the full RFP documents, specifications, and any existing addenda. The August 19 question deadline will arrive quickly, so early review of requirements is advisable.
Prospective bidders can access the eProcurement portal through ACHD’s official website. Vendors unfamiliar with the electronic submission system should allow time to set up accounts and test the portal before the August 26 deadline to avoid technical delays.
For more information about Ada County government procurement and related infrastructure matters, residents and businesses can explore ACHD’s official procurement pages and review other current requests for proposals affecting Treasure Valley operations.