(1) It is the intent of the legislature that all persons involved in the process of procuring property for the state conduct themselves in a manner that protects the public interest and fosters confidence in the integrity of the process. To that end, this section shall apply to all such persons, including:
(a)  State officers, even if the officer or officer’s employer is excluded from the definition of "agency" under section 67-9203, Idaho Code;
(b)  State employees, even if the employee works for an officer, institution or entity that is excluded from the definition of "agency" under section 67-9203, Idaho Code; and
(c)  Vendors or any person acting on behalf of a vendor.
(2)  In any matter relating to state procurement, it is an unethical breach of the public trust to:
(a)  Knowingly attempt to realize personal gain through state office or employment by any conduct inconsistent with this chapter or any other applicable law or rule;
(b)  Attempt to influence a state officer or employee to violate the policy or provisions of this chapter or any other applicable law or rule; or
(c)  Knowingly violate an applicable law or rule.
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Terms Used In Idaho Code 67-9233

  • person: includes a corporation as well as a natural person;
Idaho Code 73-114
  • Property: means goods, services, parts, supplies and equipment, both tangible and intangible, including, but not limited to, designs, plans, programs, systems, techniques and any rights or interests in such property. See Idaho Code 67-9203
  • State: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes the District of Columbia and the territories; and the words "United States" may include the District of Columbia and territories. See Idaho Code 73-114
  • Vendor: means a person or entity capable of supplying property to the state. See Idaho Code 67-9203
    • (3)  Subject to due process requirements, and in addition to any other administrative, civil or criminal sanctions provided by law or rule, a state employee’s supervisor may impose the following sanctions on the employee for an unethical breach of the public trust:
    (a)  A reprimand or warning, either oral or written;
    (b)  Suspension with or without pay for a specified period of time; or
    (c)  Termination of employment.
    (4)  In addition to any other administrative, civil or criminal sanction provided by law or rule, a vendor who commits an unethical breach of the public trust, or whose advocate or representative commits an unethical breach of the public trust, may be disqualified pursuant to section 67-9217, Idaho Code.