Exhibit A - Catalog (1).xlsx

Exhibit A is a product catalog supporting a Request for Bid (RFB-IS-27200226-1) issued by the State of California for reagents and manual microbiology media. The catalog establishes the baseline offerings and acceptable product lines that bidders must reference and align their proposals with when submitting bids. The scope of work encompasses manual microbiology media formulations and related reagents designed to support state laboratory operations and testing protocols. Proposals are due on October 15, 2026. The specific quantities of items, anticipated award date, contract term, and site visit or bidders' conference details are not specified in the available documentation.

Bidders must comply with submission requirements outlined in Appendix A (Purchasing Required Forms 2026) and provide a completed Certified Business Enterprise (CBE) Form (Exhibit 6) as part of their bid package. Evaluation criteria will address price competitiveness, product quality, and vendor qualifications. The CBE certification may provide competitive advantages in the procurement process, and compliance with all certification requirements and documentation standards is mandatory for bid consideration. The estimated contract value, specific funding sources, small business set-asides, and other preference programs are not identified in the available documentation.