NR15-006_PIT.Tags_RFQ.pdf

This is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) issued by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife Northern Region for Passive Integrated Transponder (PIT) tags. The solicitation seeks three types of PIT tags: 500 units of 9mm FDX-B PIT tags, 3,000 units of 12mm HDX PIT tags, and 3,500 units of 12mm FDX-B PIT tags. All tags must be glass encapsulated, ISO 11748/11785 compliant, ICAR compliant for registered animal tag read only, operate at 134.2 KHz, and meet specific temperature and read range requirements. Quotes are due by April 15, 2016 at 2:00PM, with delivery required within 30 days after receipt of order (ARO).

The award will be made on an "All or None" basis, with F.O.B. Destination pricing required. A 5% bid preference is available for certified small businesses and non-small businesses claiming 25% small business subcontractor participation. The solicitation also includes DVBE (Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise) incentives ranging from 1% to 5% based on DVBE participation levels, though DVBE participation is not required. Tax will not be considered in evaluating bid responses, and the State reserves the right to increase or decrease quantities by up to 30% within 90 days of purchase order at the awarded price.