Idaho
Idaho Code §67-2807 broadly authorizes cooperative purchasing by political subdivisions, with §67-2801 expressly identifying the legislative purpose as promoting efficient procurement of 'goods, services, and public works construction.' A 2019 amendment expanded the authority. The statute specifically contemplates participation in associations like OMNIA Partners, Sourcewell, BuyBoard, and NASPO ValuePoint.
Cooperative Purchasing — Purchasing by Political Subdivisions Idaho Code §67-2807 (with §67-2801)
"With the approval of its governing board, a political subdivision may participate in cooperative purchasing agreements with the state of Idaho, other Idaho political subdivisions, other government entities, or associations thereof. Political subdivisions may also participate in cooperative purchasing programs established by any association that offers its goods or services as a result of competitive solicitation processes. Goods or services procured by participation in such cooperative agreements or programs shall be deemed to have been acquired in accordance with the requirements of this chapter."
— Idaho Code §67-2807 (with §67-2801), Cooperative Purchasing — Purchasing by Political Subdivisions
Plain-language summary
Idaho's cooperative purchasing framework sits in Title 67, Chapter 28 of the Idaho Code (Purchasing by Political Subdivisions). The legislative intent provision at §67-2801 expressly references promoting 'efficient and cost-effective procurement of goods, services, and public works construction among political subdivisions' — placing construction directly in the statute's purpose. The operative authority is §67-2807, which was amended in 2019 to provide broad cooperative purchasing authority. Political subdivisions may participate in cooperative purchasing agreements with the State of Idaho, other Idaho political subdivisions, other government entities, or associations thereof. Critically, political subdivisions may also participate in cooperative purchasing programs established by any association that offers goods or services as a result of competitive solicitation processes — this language is broad enough to cover national cooperatives. Idaho Administrative Code R. 38.05.01.031 reinforces this, providing that the various bid statutes for municipal corporations, school districts, and counties may authorize these political subdivisions to use any contract resulting from a state bid process. The Idaho State Bar's Local Procurement Laws Manual explicitly identifies OMNIA Partners, Sourcewell, BuyBoard, and NASPO ValuePoint as popular cooperative procurement programs available to Idaho political subdivisions. Goods or services procured through cooperative agreements are 'deemed to have been acquired in accordance with the requirements of this chapter.'
Key requirements
- →Participation requires approval of the political subdivision's governing board.
- →Cooperative purchasing agreements may be with the State of Idaho, other Idaho political subdivisions, other government entities, or associations thereof.
- →Political subdivisions may participate in cooperative purchasing programs established by any association that offers goods or services as a result of competitive solicitation processes.
- →Goods or services procured through cooperative agreements or programs are deemed to have been acquired in accordance with Title 67, Chapter 28 requirements.
- →Reciprocal purchasing preferences under I.C. §§67-2348 and 67-2349 apply: preferences for Idaho-domiciled public works contractors and Idaho suppliers may apply when out-of-state contractors are selected.
- →Anti-Boycott Act (§67-2346) and other compliance requirements apply to contracts with total value of $100,000 or more.
- →Public works construction projects must still comply with applicable Idaho public works statutes including bonding, prevailing wage, and any required local procurement preferences.
Construction services
Idaho is broadly construction-friendly for cooperative purchasing. The legislative intent provision at I.C. §67-2801 directly names 'public works construction' as a purpose to be promoted by cooperative purchasing, and §67-2807 provides broad authority for participation in cooperative purchasing programs offered by associations as a result of competitive solicitation processes. The Idaho State Bar's official Local Procurement Laws Manual specifically identifies OMNIA Partners, Sourcewell, BuyBoard, and NASPO ValuePoint as popular cooperative procurement programs available to Idaho political subdivisions — Region 14 ESC Texas operates similarly. Idaho political subdivisions can use cooperative purchasing to procure construction services with governing board approval, subject to compliance with applicable public works statutes (bonding, prevailing wage, residency preferences under I.C. §§67-2348 and 67-2349). As with any cooperative procurement, agencies should verify with counsel that the specific cooperative contract was established through a competitive solicitation process appropriate for the construction services being procured.
How Idaho agencies access our contracts.
LNC holds multiple cooperative purchasing contracts through OMNIA Partners and Region 14 ESC Texas, all of which are available to public agencies in Idaho under Idaho Code §67-2807 (with §67-2801).
Your agency can use our contracts to procure construction services through certified Affiliate Vendors. Every Affiliate proposal is audited and certified by LNC before reaching you.
Talk to LNC About Your Project →This summary is provided for general informational purposes only and is not legal advice. Idaho's procurement code may have been amended since this content was prepared. Confirm the current text of Idaho Code §67-2807 (with §67-2801) and consult your jurisdiction's legal counsel before relying on this authority for a specific procurement.