How to bid on Security Services for the State of Idaho

What the State of Idaho is buying

The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare is seeking bids for security guard services at its offices in Boise and Caldwell, Idaho. The solicitation is an invitation for bids (IFB), also identified as AITB2702 and IPRO ITB1463.

This opportunity may suit a security-services firm able to provide guard services in both locations. The full specifications are in the attached document.

Deadline and sealed bids

The bid deadline is November 13, 2026, at 7:00 PM ET. Bids remain sealed until the sourcing event closes, so plan to submit before the deadline rather than relying on a last-minute upload.

The portal displays dates in your browser’s time zone. Use the deadline stated here when planning your submission.

Who this opportunity may suit

This IFB is relevant to security guard service providers, especially firms that can serve Department offices in Boise and Caldwell. Review the event’s specifications to determine whether your staffing and service capabilities match the requested work.

How to access the bid and respond

Open the sourcing event on the State of Idaho’s LUMA supplier portal. You can browse the event anonymously without an account. Read the event page for the scope, dates, and Q&A window.

Use the portal tabs to review “Lines” for commodity codes and quantities, “Contacts” for the buyer, and “Attachments” for the full document set. The original posting lists one attachment: AITB2702 - IPRO ITB1463 _SPECS.docx.

To open document files and submit a bid, register for a free supplier account on the portal. Responses are sealed until the event closes.

Prepare a complete, competitive bid

Read the specifications carefully and use them to build your response. Check that your offer addresses the requested services and any submission instructions in the event materials.

Review the portal’s Q&A window and raise questions through the stated process if anything is unclear. Allow time to complete registration, prepare required documents, and submit your response before the deadline.