15 July 2026

Summary

15 July 2026 BOI - HVAC Controls The Boise Airport (BOI) is looking for a single BAS solution capable of meeting its current and future needs that will also allow for the seamless integration with existing controllers. 15 July 2026 Open 7/15/2026 12:00 AM MDT Type Request for Proposals Close 8/12/2026 11:00 AM MDT Number RFP2026-069 Currency US Dollar Sealed Until 8/12/2026 11:00 AM MDT 15 July 2026 Contacts Suzannah Hitchcock shitchcock@cityofboise.org Missy Grothaus mgrothaus@cityofboise.org Phone +1 208-972-8171 15 July 2026 Commodity Codes Commodity Code Description 031-26 Control Systems: Complete (For Automatic Temperature Control) 031-25 Controls: Limit Switches, Relays, Thermostats, Gas Valves, etc. 204-24 Controllers, Programmable: Industrial Control Devices, Robots, etc. 206-21 Communication Control Units: Concentrators, Multiplexors, Couplers, etc. 206-28 Computer Systems, Process Control 220-72 Temperature Controllers, Indicators, and Recorders (Digital Thermometers, Pyrometers, etc.), and 680-02 Access Control Systems and Security Systems 690-31 Controls, Integrated System 690-32 Controls, Programmable 864-65 Operations Control Center 941-55 HVAC Systems Maintenance and Repair, Power Plant 15 July 202615 July 202615 July 202615 July 202615 July 202615 July 202615 July 202615 July 202615 July 2026 INVITATION TO PROPOSE The City of Boise, Idaho, invites you to submit a sealed Proposal for: RFP2026-069 BOI - HVAC Controls. Proposals will be prepared per the specifications detailed within the Solicitation document(s). Proposal packets are available at no charge with registration through JAGGAER (links provided on City Website: www.cityofboise.org). The scope of work of the item being sought to purchase is: The Boise Airport (BOI) is requesting proposals for implementing a building automation system (BAS) solution at Boise Airport. The work includes providing and configuring the BAS solution per Airport specifications, including working with Airport staff to create a new graphics standard. The Airport’s goal for this works is to implement a quality BAS solution to facilitate high performance building operations, both in terms of occupant comfort and efficient energy use. To meet this goal long-term, the Airport believes the system must: 1. Be capable of performing automated fault detection and diagnostics. 2. Provide energy management and operational analytics capabilities. 3. Provide an integration path or have native connectivity to legacy systems (Disego CC) 4. Have strong local support. The intent is to negotiate a service agreement with successful vendor for ongoing support of the BAS. The City of Boise reserves the right to reject any and all Proposals, to waive any irregularities in the Proposals received and to accept the Proposal(s) that are in the best interest of the City. Boise City is an Equal Opportunity Empoyer. The City of Boise is exempt from Federal and State taxes and will execute the required exemption certificates. Proposals will be recieved electronically via the JAGGAER Platform. The City appreciates you interest in meeting the needs of the citizens of Boise. PROPOSAL INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION •Proposals must be submitted through JAGGAER. Proposals must be signed and submitted in required format. Submit one (1) electronic copy. After uploading your Proposal, Proposers are encouraged to verify the successful upload of the document. •SIGN your electronic Proposal. Proposals without written signature will not be accepted. •All E-Bids must be submitted before the scheduled Proposal opening. In the event of a technology failure, the City reserves the right to accept all Proposals submitted and electronically time stamped prior to Proposal opening. The City will require Proposal receipt document to be on file as proof of timely submission. Proposers are encouraged to confirm the successful upload of their Proposal document. The City will not accept Proposals after the scheduled time for opening. •The Owner is the City of Boise. •ALL PROPOSALS MUST BE SIGNED. •If a "Bid Schedule" is present, the Bid Schedule should be completly filled in by the Proposer and included in their Proposal. Where Proposal formats are requested, Proposer is to comply with all specifications. •Additional sheets may be included if more room is needed for technical information, answers, and explanations. Description PUBLIC PROPOSAL OPENING ANNOUNCEMENT If you would like to witness the virtual Proposal opening, please use the following link or call-in number: Join on your computer or mobile app Microsoft Teams meeting Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/25566858148585?p=YMH5I4tNWFql05ygg9 Meeting ID: 255 668 581 485 85 Passcode: oB9hr2Ka Need help? | System reference Dial in by phone +1 208-593-7896,,173643000# United States, Boise (833) 533-1404,,173643000# United States (Toll-free) Find a local number Phone conference ID: 173 643 000# For organizers: Meeting options | Reset dial-in PIN Required to View Event Prerequisites Required to Enter Bid 15 July 2026 1. TERMS & CONDITIONS: Please download and acknowledge receipt of the attached Terms and Conditions. 2. SAMPLE CONTRACT: Please download and acknowledge receipt of the attached Contract Agreement. 3. AWARD CRITERIA: Proposer acknowledges the attached clause for award criteria. 4. EVALUATION, SELECTION, AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Proposer acknowledges the following clause for evaluation, selection and additional information. 15 July 202615 July 202615 July 202615 July 202615 July 202615 July 202615 July 2026 Buyer Attachments 1. RFP2026-069 Proposal Format.pdf 2. RFP2026-069 Instrumentation and BAS Airport.pdf 3. RFP2026-069 Standards and Operating Sequences for BAS - Boise Airport.pdf 4. RFP2026-069 Addendum 1.pdf 15 July 202615 July 202615 July 202615 July 202615 July 202615 July 2026 Questions Required Questions Group 1.1: PROPOSAL EVALUATION QUESTIONS Instructions: To assist evaluation, it is desirable to format the proposal similar to the headings listed below. The submittal should be clear and concise. Emphasis should be placed on specific qualifications of your firm and the people who will actually perform the services, demonstrating technical competence, and experience with similar installations. The proposal shall contain responses for the sections below. 1.1.1 Proposal is attached in the "Vendor Attachment" section. Group 1.2: CYBERSECURITY QUESTIONS Instructions: Please provide responses to the following questions. 1.2.1 What is the process for updating the software/firmware? 1.2.2 How often are updates released? 1.2.3 Can communications be encrypted? 1.2.4 What backup options are there for the configurations? 1.2.5 Can we secure the system with MFA? 1.2.6 Does the system rely on any third party applications? ie, Log4J, Apache, etc. 1.2.7 What type of logging is available? 1.2.8 Does the system require internet access? 1.2.9 How is user management handled? 1.2.10 Does this system allow integration with ticketing system? 1.2.11 Does this system generate alerts for Critical or Important events related to security (e.g., logging stoppage, system physical or logical tampering)? 1.2.12 Does vendor inform customer of any data breaches in a timely manner? 1.2.13 Is the product certified for best security practices and standards? 1.2.14 Does the Vendor carry cyber security insurance? 1.2.15 Is any data stored? If so, is it encrypted? 1.2.16 Are the encryption algorithms used, if any, future proof (e.g., is quantum computing on the road map)? 1.2.17 Does backed up data include necessary geographic separation? Group 1.3: ARCHITECTURE QUESTIONS Instructions: Please provide responses to the following questions. 1.3.1 Will the proposed system require integration with any other system, including cloud based systems? If so, what is the method by which those integrations are done? What data is exchanged? Group 1.4: INFRASTRUCTURE QUESTIONS Instructions: Please provide responses to the following questions. 1.4.1 What cabling is required, and to what devices? 1.4.2 Do proposed devices connect to a network node first, and then a network switch, or each device in the field has a connection back to a network switch 1.4.3 Are there any throughput limitations (10/100/1000 ok?) 1.4.4 Is the management system installed on premise with servers or hosted? 1.4.5 What platforms and server Operating Systems does your system support? 1.4.6 What happens to proposed system if there is a network outage? 1.4.7 If the management system is cloud-based, is it 'push' only where it's pushing heartbeats to the cloud and actions are then taken or is the traffic push/pull? (read: are we required to allow inbound traffic from the Internet for system management?) 1.4.8 Do the managment system or controller nodes support SNMP (simple network management protocol) so that we can monitor health of the system through SNMP? Group 1.5: DATA QUESTIONS Instructions: Please provide responses to the following questions. 1.5.1 Is data available to be sourced to the City of Boise and if so File type / method (file extraction, API, etc.) and frequency available? 15 July 202615 July 202615 July 202615 July 202615 July 2026 Group 1.6: ENDPOINT QUESTIONS Instructions: Please provide responses to the following questions. 1.6.1 What are the thick and web client requirements? (PreReqs, OS, etc) 1.6.2 What is the installation program format for the thick client? (msi, exe, etc) 1.6.3 Is there a recommended deployment method for the thick client? Group 1.7: TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Instructions: Please provide responses to the following questions. 1.7.1 What is the architectural model (n-tier .NET, n-tier Java, client/server, etc.)? 1.7.2 What is the development platform (Java, .NET, PHP, Python, etc.)? 1.7.3 Does the application have a mobile component? If yes, what platforms are supported? 1.7.4 Identify any reporting tools bundled with the product and describe server requirements. Please also identify any 3rd party tools required for reporting. 1.7.5 Does the solution provide its own reporting database/data mart? 1.7.6 Identify APIs and/or Services, protocols, and integration middleware (ETL or EAI) services available. Is the product capable of invoking and consuming web services? 1.7.7 Do you offer prebuilt interfaces with any additional applications? 1.7.8 For data integrations, which data formats (JSON, EDI, XML, CSV, flat-file, etc.) are supported? 1.7.9 For data integrations, which connectivity protocols (HTTP/S, SFTP, FTP/VPN, AS2, XML, Web Services) are supported? 1.7.10 Do you support data integration via ETL tools (e.g. SSIS)? City of Boise maintains a Data Platform used for reporting and data integrations. Please describe any similar integrations you support for existing clients. Group 1.8: ON PREMISE ONLY - SERVER TECHNOLOGY Instructions: Please provide responses to the following questions. 1.8.1 Provide a list of all servers recommended for the implementation (Application, Web, Database, etc.) 1.8.2 Number of environments recommended (Dev, Test, Production)? 1.8.3 Supported Platform/OS & version for all servers? CoB IT staff to verify with Enterprise Architecture and Infrastructure teams current standards 1.8.4 Hardware requirements for servers? 1.8.5 Is server virtualization supported? (VMWare for Windows/Linux, Other) 1.8.6 Co-existence Issues? Can database exist on shared database server? 1.8.7 Is deployment to Cloud/IaaS infrastructure supported? (Microsoft Azure, AWS, Google Compute Engine, OpenStack, Other) 1.8.8 Clustering/Load Balancing Support? Active/Active? Active/Passive? 1.8.9 Scalability? (horizontal, vertical) Group 1.9: SAAS OR HOSTED ONLY Instructions: Please provide responses to the following questions. 1.9.1 What is the hosting model? Is it SaaS or vendor hosted? 1.9.2 Do you use a third party hosting provider? If so, who? 1.9.3 Is the application physically hosted in a single data center or in multiple data centers? 1.9.4 Will the City of Boise have control over where our application and/or data reside/execute? 1.9.5 Is the environment single- or multi-tenant? (Please describe for application, infrastructure, and database.) If multi-tenant, please describe mechanisms in place to isolate/secure each tenant's data and configurations. 1.9.6 Is the environment implemented in a highly available configuration? If so, please describe your HA architecture. 1.9.7 How does the SaaS solution scale with demand? What is the SLA for availability of increased capacity following receipt of a request? What are the consequences if SLAs are not met? 1.9.8 What systems and application monitoring tools do you use or recommend, if any? 15 July 202615 July 202615 July 202615 July 202615 July 2026 1.9.9 How often is data backed up? Where is backup data stored and does City of Boise have access to backup data? How often are backed up data tested for correct restoration? 1.9.10 How will recovery occur in the case of a failure or incident? 1.9.11 What specific support will be required from the City's IT department for initial implementation? Group 1.10: PRICE SHEET (200 POINTS) Instructions: Please provide responses to the following price sheet and reupload sheet to in this section. 1.10.1 Complete the attached price schedule. Group 1.11: APPENDIX (OPTIONAL) Instructions: 1.11.1 Attach any additional information you believe is relevant to the selection process. Group 1.12: REFERENCES Instructions: Instructions: Bidder must provide at least three (3) current professional references from different firms/organizations for which this type of product/service has been provided. References must be able to verify Service Provider’s experience to comply with the requirements of this proposal. Failure to provide references with similar scope/product, successfully delivered can be grounds for disqualification. 1.12.1 Reference 1: Provide the following - Organization Name, Contact Name, Contact Title/Role, Contact Phone Number. 1.12.2 Reference 2: Provide the following - Organization Name, Contact Name, Contact Title/Role, Contact Phone Number. 1.12.3 Reference 3: Provide the following - Organization Name, Contact Name, Contact Title/Role, Contact Phone Number. 1.12.4 Additional References: Attach any additional references or reference information here. Group 2.1: Required Documents Instructions: The following documents are to be provided by the Bidder. 2.1.1 BID PROPOSAL SIGNATURE PAGE: Download the attached form, enter requested information, sign and upload. A signature must be returned with your bid submission. Group 2.2: Public Agency Clause Instructions: 2.2.1 Bid prices will be made available to other "Public Agencies" as defined in Section 67-2327 of the Idaho Code, to include any city or political subdivision of this state including, but not limited to counties; school districts; highway districts; port authorities; instruments of counties; cities or any political subdivision created under the laws of the State of Idaho; any agency of the state government; and any city or political subdivision of another state. It will be the responsibility of the "Public Agency" to independently contract with the vendor and/or comply with any other applicable provisions of Idaho Code governing public contracts. Typically, other municipalities buy from our agreement. Accept Public Agency Clause? Group 2.3: Significant Local Economic Presence Instructions: 2.3.1 Does the Proposer have a significant local economic presence as defined in the Terms and Conditions? (Misstatement of local presence may result in disqualification of the Bid by the City Council). 2.3.2 Is the local address different than the mailing address provided on the Bid Signature Page? 2.3.3 Provide local address if different than the mailing address provided on the Bid Signature Page. 15 July 202615 July 202615 July 202615 July 202615 July 2026 Product Line Items Product Line Items There are no Items added to this event. 15 July 202615 July 202615 July 202615 July 2026 Service Line Items Service Line Items There are no Items added to this event. 15 July 202615 July 202615 July 2026

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15 July 2026
BOI - HVAC Controls
The Boise Airport (BOI) is looking for a single BAS solution capable of meeting its current and future needs that will 
also allow for the seamless integration with existing controllers.
15 July 2026
Open 7/15/2026 12:00 AM MDT Type Request for Proposals
Close 8/12/2026 11:00 AM MDT Number RFP2026-069
  Currency US Dollar
    
Sealed Until 8/12/2026 11:00 AM MDT   
    
15 July 2026
Contacts
Suzannah Hitchcock
shitchcock@cityofboise.org
 
Missy Grothaus
mgrothaus@cityofboise.org
Phone +1 208-972-8171
15 July 2026
Commodity Codes
Commodity Code Description
031-26 Control Systems: Complete (For Automatic Temperature Control)
031-25 Controls: Limit Switches, Relays, Thermostats, Gas Valves, etc.
204-24 Controllers, Programmable: Industrial Control Devices, Robots, etc.
206-21 Communication Control Units: Concentrators, Multiplexors, Couplers, etc.
206-28 Computer Systems, Process Control
220-72 Temperature Controllers, Indicators, and Recorders (Digital Thermometers, 
Pyrometers, etc.), and
680-02 Access Control Systems and Security Systems
690-31 Controls, Integrated System
690-32 Controls, Programmable
864-65 Operations Control Center
941-55 HVAC Systems Maintenance and Repair, Power Plant
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INVITATION TO PROPOSE
The City of Boise, Idaho, invites you to submit a sealed Proposal for: RFP2026-069 BOI - HVAC 
Controls.
Proposals will be prepared per the specifications detailed within the Solicitation document(s). 
Proposal packets are available at no charge with registration through JAGGAER (links provided on 
City Website: www.cityofboise.org).
The scope of work of the item being sought to purchase is: The Boise Airport (BOI) is requesting 
proposals for implementing a building automation system (BAS) solution at Boise Airport. The work 
includes providing and configuring the BAS solution per Airport specifications, including working with 
Airport staff to create a new graphics standard. The Airport’s goal for this works is to implement a 
quality BAS solution to facilitate high performance building operations, both in terms of occupant 
comfort and efficient energy use.  To meet this goal long-term, the Airport believes the system must:  
1.    Be capable of performing automated fault detection and diagnostics. 
2.    Provide energy management and operational analytics capabilities. 
3.    Provide an integration path or have native connectivity to legacy systems (Disego CC)
4.    Have strong local support. 
The intent is to negotiate a service agreement with successful vendor for ongoing support of the BAS.
The City of Boise reserves the right to reject any and all Proposals, to waive any irregularities in the 
Proposals received and to accept the Proposal(s) that are in the best interest of the City. Boise City is 
an Equal Opportunity Empoyer. The City of Boise is exempt from Federal and State taxes and will 
execute the required exemption certificates.
Proposals will be recieved electronically via the JAGGAER Platform.
The City appreciates you interest in meeting the needs of the citizens of Boise.
 
PROPOSAL INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION
•Proposals must be submitted through JAGGAER. Proposals must be signed and submitted in 
required format. Submit one (1) electronic copy. After uploading your Proposal, Proposers are 
encouraged to verify the successful upload of the document.
•SIGN your electronic Proposal. Proposals without written signature will not be accepted.
•All E-Bids must be submitted before the scheduled Proposal opening. In the event of a 
technology failure, the City reserves the right to accept all Proposals submitted and 
electronically time stamped prior to Proposal opening. The City will require Proposal receipt 
document to be on file as proof of timely submission. Proposers are encouraged to confirm the 
successful upload of their Proposal document. The City will not accept Proposals after the 
scheduled time for opening.
•The Owner is the City of Boise.
•ALL PROPOSALS MUST BE SIGNED.
•If a "Bid Schedule" is present, the Bid Schedule should be completly filled in by the Proposer 
and included in their Proposal. Where Proposal formats are requested, Proposer is to comply 
with all specifications.
•Additional sheets may be included if more room is needed for technical information, answers, 
and explanations.
Description
 
PUBLIC PROPOSAL OPENING ANNOUNCEMENT
If you would like to witness the virtual Proposal opening, please use the following link or call-in 
number:
Join on your computer or mobile app
Microsoft Teams meeting 
Join: 
https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/25566858148585?p=YMH5I4tNWFql05ygg9 
Meeting ID: 255 668 581 485 85 
Passcode: oB9hr2Ka 
Need help? | System reference 
Dial in by phone 
+1 208-593-7896,,173643000# United States, Boise 
(833) 533-1404,,173643000# United States (Toll-free) 
Find a local number 
Phone conference ID: 173 643 000# 
For organizers: Meeting options | Reset dial-in PIN 
 
  Required to View Event 
Prerequisites
  Required to Enter Bid 
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 1. TERMS & CONDITIONS: Please download and acknowledge receipt of the attached Terms and Conditions.
 2. SAMPLE CONTRACT: Please download and acknowledge receipt of the attached Contract Agreement.
 3. AWARD CRITERIA: Proposer acknowledges the attached clause for award criteria.
 4. EVALUATION, SELECTION, AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Proposer acknowledges the following 
clause for evaluation, selection and additional information.
 
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BOI - HVAC Controls
The Boise Airport (BOI) is looking for a single BAS solution capable of meeting its current and future needs that will 
also allow for the seamless integration with existing controllers.

Open

Close

7/15/2026 12:00 AM MDT

8/12/2026 11:00 AM MDT

Type

Number

Currency

Request for Proposals

RFP2026-069

US Dollar

Sealed Until

8/12/2026 11:00 AM MDT

Contacts

Suzannah Hitchcock

shitchcock@cityofboise.org

Commodity Codes

Commodity Code

Description

Missy Grothaus

mgrothaus@cityofboise.org

Phone

+1 208-972-8171

031-26

031-25

204-24

206-21

206-28

220-72

680-02

690-31

690-32

864-65

941-55

Control Systems: Complete (For Automatic Temperature Control)

Controls: Limit Switches, Relays, Thermostats, Gas Valves, etc.

Controllers, Programmable: Industrial Control Devices, Robots, etc.

Communication Control Units: Concentrators, Multiplexors, Couplers, etc.

Computer Systems, Process Control

Temperature Controllers, Indicators, and Recorders (Digital Thermometers, 
Pyrometers, etc.), and

Access Control Systems and Security Systems

Controls, Integrated System

Controls, Programmable

Operations Control Center

HVAC Systems Maintenance and Repair, Power Plant

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INVITATION TO PROPOSE
Description
The City of Boise, Idaho, invites you to submit a sealed Proposal for: RFP2026-069 BOI - HVAC 
Controls.

Proposals will be prepared per the specifications detailed within the Solicitation document(s). 
Proposal packets are available at no charge with registration through JAGGAER (links provided on 
City Website: www.cityofboise.org).

The scope of work of the item being sought to purchase is: The Boise Airport (BOI) is requesting 
proposals for implementing a building automation system (BAS) solution at Boise Airport. The work 
includes providing and configuring the BAS solution per Airport specifications, including working with 
Airport staff to create a new graphics standard. The Airport’s goal for this works is to implement a 
quality BAS solution to facilitate high performance building operations, both in terms of occupant 
comfort and efficient energy use.  To meet this goal long-term, the Airport believes the system must:  
1.    Be capable of performing automated fault detection and diagnostics. 
2.    Provide energy management and operational analytics capabilities. 
3.    Provide an integration path or have native connectivity to legacy systems (Disego CC)
4.    Have strong local support. 
The intent is to negotiate a service agreement with successful vendor for ongoing support of the BAS.

The City of Boise reserves the right to reject any and all Proposals, to waive any irregularities in the 
Proposals received and to accept the Proposal(s) that are in the best interest of the City. Boise City is 
an Equal Opportunity Empoyer. The City of Boise is exempt from Federal and State taxes and will 
execute the required exemption certificates.

Proposals will be recieved electronically via the JAGGAER Platform.

The City appreciates you interest in meeting the needs of the citizens of Boise.

PROPOSAL INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION

• Proposals must be submitted through JAGGAER. Proposals must be signed and submitted in 
required format. Submit one (1) electronic copy. After uploading your Proposal, Proposers are 
encouraged to verify the successful upload of the document.

• SIGN your electronic Proposal. Proposals without written signature will not be accepted.
• All E-Bids must be submitted before the scheduled Proposal opening. In the event of a 

technology failure, the City reserves the right to accept all Proposals submitted and 
electronically time stamped prior to Proposal opening. The City will require Proposal receipt 
document to be on file as proof of timely submission. Proposers are encouraged to confirm the 
successful upload of their Proposal document. The City will not accept Proposals after the 
scheduled time for opening.
• The Owner is the City of Boise.
• ALL PROPOSALS MUST BE SIGNED.
• If a "Bid Schedule" is present, the Bid Schedule should be completly filled in by the Proposer 
and included in their Proposal. Where Proposal formats are requested, Proposer is to comply 
with all specifications.

• Additional sheets may be included if more room is needed for technical information, answers, 

and explanations.

 
PUBLIC PROPOSAL OPENING ANNOUNCEMENT

If you would like to witness the virtual Proposal opening, please use the following link or call-in 
number:

Join on your computer or mobile app

Microsoft Teams meeting 

Join: 
https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/25566858148585?p=YMH5I4tNWFql05ygg9 

Meeting ID: 255 668 581 485 85 

Passcode: oB9hr2Ka 

Need help? | System reference 

Dial in by phone 

+1 208-593-7896,,173643000# United States, Boise 

(833) 533-1404,,173643000# United States (Toll-free) 

Find a local number 

Phone conference ID: 173 643 000# 

For organizers: Meeting options | Reset dial-in PIN 

 
Prerequisites

 Required to View Event 

 Required to Enter Bid 

1.

2.

3.

4.

TERMS & CONDITIONS: Please download and acknowledge receipt of the attached Terms and Conditions.

SAMPLE CONTRACT: Please download and acknowledge receipt of the attached Contract Agreement.

AWARD CRITERIA: Proposer acknowledges the attached clause for award criteria.

EVALUATION, SELECTION, AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Proposer acknowledges the following 
clause for evaluation, selection and additional information.

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Buyer Attachments

1.

2.

3.

4.

RFP2026-069 Proposal Format.pdf

RFP2026-069 Instrumentation and BAS Airport.pdf

RFP2026-069 Standards and Operating Sequences for BAS - Boise Airport.pdf

RFP2026-069 Addendum 1.pdf

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Questions

Group 1.1:

PROPOSAL EVALUATION QUESTIONS

 Required Questions 

Instructions:

To assist evaluation, it is desirable to format the proposal similar to the headings listed below. The 
submittal should be clear and concise. Emphasis should be placed on specific qualifications of your 
firm and the people who will actually perform the services, demonstrating technical competence, and 
experience with similar installations. The proposal shall contain responses for the sections below.

1.1.1 

Proposal is attached in the "Vendor Attachment" section. 

Group 1.2:

CYBERSECURITY QUESTIONS

Instructions:

Please provide responses to the following questions.

1.2.1 

1.2.2 

1.2.3 

1.2.4 

1.2.5 

1.2.6 

1.2.7 
1.2.8 
1.2.9 

1.2.10 

1.2.11 

1.2.12 

1.2.13 

1.2.14 

1.2.15 

1.2.16 

1.2.17 

What is the process for updating the software/firmware? 

How often are updates released? 

Can communications be encrypted? 

What backup options are there for the configurations? 

Can we secure the system with MFA? 

Does the system rely on any third party applications?  ie, Log4J, Apache, etc. 

What type of logging is available? 
Does the system require internet access? 
How is user management handled? 

Does this system allow integration with ticketing system? 

Does this system generate alerts for Critical or Important events related to security (e.g., 
logging stoppage, system physical or logical tampering)? 

Does vendor inform customer of any data breaches in a timely manner? 

Is the product certified for best security practices and standards? 

Does the Vendor carry cyber security insurance? 

Is any data stored? If so, is it encrypted? 

Are the encryption algorithms used, if any, future proof (e.g., is quantum computing on the 
road map)? 

Does backed up data include necessary geographic separation? 

Group 1.3:

ARCHITECTURE QUESTIONS

Instructions:

Please provide responses to the following questions.

1.3.1 

Group 1.4:
Instructions:
1.4.1 

1.4.2 

1.4.3 
1.4.4 
1.4.5 
1.4.6 

1.4.7 

1.4.8 

Will the proposed system require integration with any other system, including cloud based 
systems?  If so, what is the method by which those integrations are done?  What data is 
exchanged? 

INFRASTRUCTURE QUESTIONS
Please provide responses to the following questions.
What cabling is required, and to what devices? 
Do proposed devices connect to a network node first, and then a network switch, or each 
device in the field has a connection back to a network switch 
Are there any throughput limitations (10/100/1000 ok?) 
Is the management system installed on premise with servers or hosted? 
What platforms and server Operating Systems does your system support? 
What happens to proposed system if there is a network outage? 
If the management system is cloud-based, is it 'push' only where it's pushing heartbeats to
the cloud and actions are then taken or is the traffic push/pull?  (read: are we required to 
allow inbound traffic from the Internet for system management?) 

Do the managment system or controller nodes support SNMP (simple network 
management protocol) so that we can monitor health of the system through SNMP? 

Group 1.5:

DATA QUESTIONS

Instructions:

Please provide responses to the following questions.

1.5.1 

Is data available to be sourced to the City of Boise and if so File type / method (file 
extraction, API, etc.) and frequency available? 

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ENDPOINT QUESTIONS

Instructions:

Please provide responses to the following questions.

1.6.1 

1.6.2 

1.6.3 

What are the thick and web client requirements? (PreReqs, OS, etc) 

What is the installation program format for the thick client? (msi, exe, etc) 

Is there a recommended deployment method for the thick client? 

Group 1.7:

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Instructions:

Please provide responses to the following questions.

1.7.1 

1.7.2 

1.7.3 

1.7.4 

1.7.5 

1.7.6 

1.7.7 

1.7.8 

1.7.9 

1.7.10 

What is the architectural model (n-tier .NET, n-tier Java, client/server, etc.)? 

What is the development platform (Java, .NET, PHP, Python, etc.)? 

Does the application have a mobile component? If yes, what platforms are supported? 

Identify any reporting tools bundled with the product and describe server requirements. 
Please also identify any 3rd party tools required for reporting. 

Does the solution provide its own reporting database/data mart? 

Identify APIs and/or Services, protocols, and integration middleware (ETL or EAI) services
available. Is the product capable of invoking and consuming web services? 

Do you offer prebuilt interfaces with any additional applications? 

For data integrations, which data formats (JSON, EDI, XML, CSV, flat-file, etc.) are 
supported? 

For data integrations, which connectivity protocols (HTTP/S, SFTP, FTP/VPN, AS2, XML, 
Web Services) are supported? 

Do you support data integration via ETL tools (e.g. SSIS)? City of Boise maintains a Data 
Platform used for reporting and data integrations. Please describe any similar integrations 
you support for existing clients. 

Group 1.8:

ON PREMISE ONLY - SERVER TECHNOLOGY

Instructions:

Please provide responses to the following questions.

1.8.1 

1.8.2 

1.8.3 

1.8.4 

1.8.5 

1.8.6 

1.8.7 

1.8.8 

1.8.9 

Provide a list of all servers recommended for the implementation (Application, Web, 
Database, etc.) 

Number of environments recommended (Dev, Test, Production)? 

Supported Platform/OS & version for all servers? CoB IT staff to verify with Enterprise 
Architecture and Infrastructure teams current standards 

Hardware requirements for servers? 

Is server virtualization supported? (VMWare for Windows/Linux, Other) 

Co-existence Issues? Can database exist on shared database server? 

Is deployment to Cloud/IaaS infrastructure supported? (Microsoft Azure, AWS, Google 
Compute Engine, OpenStack, Other) 

Clustering/Load Balancing Support? Active/Active? Active/Passive? 

Scalability? (horizontal, vertical) 

Group 1.9:

SAAS OR HOSTED ONLY

Instructions:

Please provide responses to the following questions.

1.9.1 

1.9.2 

1.9.3 

1.9.4 

1.9.5 

1.9.6 

1.9.7 

1.9.8 

What is the hosting model? Is it SaaS or vendor hosted? 

Do you use a third party hosting provider? If so, who? 

Is the application physically hosted in a single data center or in multiple data centers? 

Will the City of Boise have control over where our application and/or data reside/execute? 

Is the environment single- or multi-tenant? (Please describe for application, infrastructure, 
and database.) If multi-tenant, please describe mechanisms in place to isolate/secure 
each tenant's data and configurations. 

Is the environment implemented in a highly available configuration? If so, please describe 
your HA architecture. 

How does the SaaS solution scale with demand? What is the SLA for availability of 
increased capacity following receipt of a request? What are the consequences if SLAs are 
not met? 

What systems and application monitoring tools do you use or recommend, if any? 

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1.9.10 

1.9.11 

How often is data backed up? Where is backup data stored and does City of Boise have 
access to backup data? How often are backed up data tested for correct restoration? 

How will recovery occur in the case of a failure or incident? 

What specific support will be required from the City's IT department for initial 
implementation? 

Group 1.10:

PRICE SHEET (200 POINTS)

Instructions:

Please provide responses to the following price sheet and reupload sheet to in this section.

1.10.1 

Complete the attached price schedule. 

Group 1.11:

APPENDIX (OPTIONAL)

Instructions:

1.11.1 

Attach any additional information you believe is relevant to the selection process.

Group 1.12:

REFERENCES

Instructions:

Instructions: Bidder must provide at least three (3) current professional references from different 
firms/organizations for which this type of product/service has been provided. References must be able
to verify Service Provider’s experience to comply with the requirements of this proposal. Failure to 
provide references with similar scope/product, successfully delivered can be grounds for 
disqualification.

1.12.1 

1.12.2 

1.12.3 

1.12.4 

Reference 1: Provide the following - Organization Name, Contact Name, Contact 
Title/Role, Contact Phone Number. 

Reference 2: Provide the following - Organization Name, Contact Name, Contact 
Title/Role, Contact Phone Number. 

Reference 3: Provide the following - Organization Name, Contact Name, Contact 
Title/Role, Contact Phone Number. 

Additional References: Attach any additional references or reference information here.

Group 2.1:

Required Documents

Instructions:

The following documents are to be provided by the Bidder.

2.1.1 

BID PROPOSAL SIGNATURE PAGE: Download the attached form, enter requested 
information, sign and upload. A signature must be returned with your bid submission. 

Group 2.2:

Public Agency Clause

Instructions:

2.2.1 

Bid prices will be made available to other "Public Agencies" as defined in Section 67-2327 
of the Idaho Code, to include any city or political subdivision of this state including, but not 
limited to counties; school districts; highway districts; port authorities; instruments of 
counties; cities or any political subdivision created under the laws of the State of Idaho; 
any agency of the state government; and any city or political subdivision of another state. 
It will be the responsibility of the "Public Agency" to independently contract with the vendor
and/or comply with any other applicable provisions of Idaho Code governing public 
contracts. Typically, other municipalities buy from our agreement.
Accept Public Agency Clause? 

Group 2.3:

Significant Local Economic Presence

Instructions:

2.3.1 

2.3.2 

2.3.3 

Does the Proposer have a significant local economic presence as defined in the Terms 
and Conditions? (Misstatement of local presence may result in disqualification of the Bid 
by the City Council). 

Is the local address different than the mailing address provided on the Bid Signature 
Page? 

Provide local address if different than the mailing address provided on the Bid Signature 
Page. 

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AI Analysis

Validation: Hybrid score 56 (confidence 98)

Contract Type

Request for Proposals

Estimated Value

—

Bid Bond

—

Site Visit

—

Local Req

Yes

License

—

Construction

—

PLC Details

Integration with legacy systems (Disego CC) and existing controllers

HMI/SCADA

New graphics standard; automated fault detection and diagnostics; energy management and operational analytics

Comms

Native connectivity to legacy systems (Disego CC)

Subcontractor

—

Pre-selected

No

Project insights

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