std204.pdf

This is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) document for the California Department of Fish and Wildlife's Fishing in the City (FIC) Program, covering regions 5 and 6. The solicitation seeks qualified vendors to provide and deliver live catfish for stocking in urban lakes across specified counties from May through August 2027. The document establishes the technical specifications, delivery requirements, and performance standards necessary for catfish procurement and distribution. Specific item quantities, delivery schedules, and performance metrics are outlined to ensure consistent supply throughout the four-month program period. Prospective bidders should review all documentation carefully to understand the scope of work, including transportation requirements, fish quality standards, and delivery frequency to designated urban lakes throughout the specified regions.

The pricing structure requires vendors to submit competitive quotations based on per-unit costs for live catfish delivery, with pricing terms and conditions to be negotiated during the quotation process. The solicitation may include set-asides for disadvantaged business enterprises or small businesses as applicable under California procurement regulations. Vendors should be prepared to demonstrate their capability to consistently supply healthy, viable catfish that meet departmental specifications and delivery requirements. Funding for this program derives from the state's wildlife management budget allocated to urban fishing initiatives. Interested bidders must submit quotations by the specified deadline and should be prepared to provide references, facility information, and proof of ability to meet the program's delivery and quality standards throughout the contract period.