2026-IDR6-004, Live Catfish

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife is requesting quotations under RFQ 2026-IDR6-004 for 5,500 pounds of live channel catfish for Fishing in the City events in Riverside and San Bernardino Counties, with written questions due November 18, 2026 and bids due November 25, 2026. A 5% Small Business preference applies to California-certified small businesses, or to bidders committing to subcontract at least 25% of the net bid price to California-certified small businesses. A 5% Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise incentive applies for confirmed DVBE participation of 5% or greater.

Bidders must be a State-registered aquaculturist operating California facilities and hold a valid California Seller's Permit and Aquaculturist Registration. The contractor must meet fish health, quality inspection, and aquatic invasive species monitoring requirements. Required forms are the Darfur Contracting Act Certification (DFW 1080), STD 204 Payee Data Record, Bidder Declaration (DFW 1082), and Postconsumer-Content Certification (CalRecycle 74). The DFW 1080 must be included with the bid, and omitting it results in automatic disqualification. The DFW 1082 requires disclosure of any subcontractors and their percentage of the bid price.

The RFQ specifies seven delivery events between February 20 and June 12, 2027, at designated locations in Riverside and San Bernardino Counties, with 500 to 2,000 pounds per event. Pricing must be quoted F.O.B. Destination, Freight Prepaid, with all shipping included and no additional charges after award. The State may modify delivery dates and locations with advance notice. The contract runs through June 2027 with no renewal options specified. Award goes to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, made All or None, by group, or by line item, as the State deems in its best interest. Quotes must remain valid for at least 60 days.

Written questions are due by 2:00 PM on November 18, 2026, with CDFW responses by 5:00 PM on November 20, 2026. Bids are due by 2:00 PM on November 25, 2026, and open at 3:00 PM the same day.