SIMPLE | COST EFFECTIVE | COMPLIANT
"PIGGYBACKING"
All political subdivisions, government entities, or associations as defined in Idaho Code §67-2327 are eligible to receive LGC’s pricing. Idaho's formal competitive RFP requirements and reciprocity status also meet the requirements of other US states which allow out of state cooperative piggybacking. Additionally, LGC's use of the lead public agency model is compliant in states which require piggybacking contracts to have originated with a public agency.
Not located in Idaho? No Problem.
Most US states and territories broadly allow public agencies to use out-of-state contracts through cooperative purchasing or "piggybacking" if specific conditions are met, such as the original contract including language that permits such an arrangement, the vendor agreeing to the terms, and the original contract being competitively bid. Some states list special requirements or steps which must first be verified by the purchaser. Eg, an interlocal cooperation agreement, and administrative or board approval. Generally, political subdivisions have far more leeway to piggyback in their state code as compared to state agencies.
LGC participating agencies are allowed to request signed addenda directly from LGC Vendors to meet any additional local requirements they may have. The addenda can be attached to the contract being piggybacked. We’ve created this program to make nationwide piggybacking as simple and open as possible while ensuring compliant procurement.
For reference, Idaho’s formal sealed RFP process (used by the LGC) requires two public notices (the first at least two weeks before bid opening, the second at least seven days before; Idaho Code (§ 67-2806(1)(b)), committee review for evaluation and award (Idaho Code § 67-2806A), and compliance with competitive bidding standards.
Idaho Code allows reciprocal piggybacking with other states, and all LGC Approved Vendors have signed a public agency piggybacking clause in the RFP documents and master agreements.
Bidding documents and interlocal cooperation agreements are immediately available upon request to facilitate your agency’s internal approval process.
Public agency buyers needing additional documentation, please email to: admin@lgcprocurement.org
- View/Download interagency cooperation agreement PDF HERE
- View/Download LGC piggybacking flyer PDF HERE
Disclaimer:
This information is not exhaustive due to variations in state regulations and the need for case-by-case compliance checks. States may update or change their regulations at any time.
This information should not be construed as legal advice.