26-0005 - Pupae Transportation (Waimanalo County)

The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) Pest Detection Emergency Projects Branch (PDEP) is soliciting a contractor to provide comprehensive pupae transportation services through contract opportunity 26-0005. This procurement encompasses all equipment, support services, and supplies necessary to transport live irradiated Medfly pupae from the PDEP facility located at 41-650 Waikupanaha Street in Waimanalo, Hawaii to California. The contractor must furnish all labor, equipment, parts, devices, materials, tools, licenses, permits, supervision, inspection, insurance, transportation, travel accommodations, per diem, and any additional expenses required to complete this transportation mission. The key objective is to safely and effectively transport live irradiated pupae across the geographic distance from Hawaii to California while maintaining the integrity and viability of the biological materials. The contract was posted on April 13, 2026, with a proposal due date of May 18, 2026. Compensation will be determined according to the rates specified in Exhibit B - Attachment 1, which outlines the budget display and all associated costs for the transportation services.

The procurement opportunity does not specify any particular set-aside designations or restrictions on organizational eligibility to respond at this time. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the contract documentation. The document does not provide information regarding disadvantaged enterprise programs, existing infrastructure requirements, technology integration needs, or specific award values or budget ranges. Interested contractors should review Exhibit B - Attachment 1 for detailed rate schedules and budget parameters, and should contact the CDFA PDEP to clarify any requirements or obtain additional specifications necessary to develop a competitive proposal prior to the May 18, 2026 deadline.