2026-11-09_Cotton_Plug_Specifications.pdf
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- P26-0126B Cotton Plugs
- Solicitation number
- P26-0126B
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- California
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This is a specifications document for cotton plugs issued by the California Department of Food and Agriculture for use in fruit fly detection traps under contract opportunity P26-0126B. The department is soliciting bids for 2,000,000 cotton plugs that measure 2 inches in length by 0.5 inches in diameter, with each plug weighing 1.5 grams. The plugs must be high-density, tightly compressed 100% cotton with no openings on either end, bound with braided rayon threads, and colored natural white to off-white. The plugs will be packaged at 4,000 units per bag with 2 bags per case, sealed to each cross tie. Strict acceptance criteria apply, with length tolerances of 1.88 to 2.13 inches, diameter tolerances of 0.50 to 0.60 inches, and weight tolerances of 1.5 to 2.5 grams. Any cotton plugs failing to meet these specifications will result in automatic vendor disqualification without further testing.
The cotton plugs are specifically designed to absorb a 5-milliliter liquid mixture containing lure and pesticide for exotic fruit fly detection, held in place by bait hanger clips attached to Jackson traps. Material substitutions are not permitted, and only 100% cotton construction will be accepted. The specification references Richmond #200512 as a descriptive example of acceptable product characteristics, though this is not intended as a restrictive brand requirement. No pricing terms, set-asides, incumbent information, or other contract award details are provided in this specifications document.
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Specifications for Cotton Plugs
Size: 2 inch long by ½ inch diameter, 1.5 grams each (High-Density/Tightly Compressed Packing)
Quantity: 2,000,000 (sealed to each cross tie with 4,000 plugs per bag, 2 bags per case)
Material: 100% cotton; no hole or opening on either end; shape retained by braided rayon threads
Acceptance Criteria:
Characteristic Requirement Length 2 inches (Minimum 1.88” – Maximum 2.13”) Diameter 0.5 inch (Minimum 0.50” – Maximum 0.60”) Weight Minimum 1.5 grams - Maximum 2.5 grams Shape Cylindrical Construction High-density, tightly compressed cotton Binding Braided rayon thread Color Natural white to off-white
Note: If each cotton plug measurements do not fall within the minimum and maximum specifications listed on the Specifications Sheet, the vendor will be automatically disqualified.
Testing for fit and absorption will not proceed.
These cotton plugs have a 5 ml liquid lure and pesticide mixture applied to them for exotic fruit fly detection traps. They are held in place by the bait hanger clips and attached to the Jackson trap.
The material needs to be cotton to absorb 5 ml liquid mixture; no substitutions will be accepted.
Richmond #200512 - 100% Cotton Plug - 2 inch long by ½ inch diameter, 1.5 grams, shape retained by braided rayon threads. (Brand name intended to be descriptive, but not restrictive.)
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| Cotton Plugs |
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