EXHIBIT 99 LETTERHEAD OF EIDE BAILLY LLP TO THE SECURITIES & EXCHANGE COMMISSION DATED July 8, 2005 Securities and Exchange Commission 450 Fifth Street, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20549 Ladies and Gentlemen: We have read and agreed with the comments in Item 4.01 of Form 8-K of Intrepid Technology & Resources, Inc., dated July 8, 2005 ("Form 8-K"). /s/ EIDE BAILLY LLP EIDE BAILLY LLP Boise, Idaho