4WD Tractor (DGS-OTA)

The California Department of General Services, Procurement Division, is requesting bids for one new 4WD utility tractor for the California Department of Fish and Wildlife on behalf of CDFW, with bids due August 28, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. PT via email to OTA@dgs.ca.gov. This is an IFB with optional socioeconomic preferences capped at a maximum combined 15 percent or $100,000, whichever is less: a 5 percent small business preference, Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise incentive of 1–5 percent, 5 percent non-small business subcontractor preference where the bidder commits to 25 percent SB subcontracting, and Target Area Contract Preference Act preference.

The tractor must be a current-model-year, factory-certified unit with an enclosed cab, integrated Rollover Protective Structure and Falling Object Protective Structure, meeting EPA Tier 4 Final and CARB emissions standards. Engine requirements are a 4-cylinder or 6-cylinder diesel engine with minimum 130 horsepower, a transmission with at least 19 forward and 19 reverse gears or equivalent, 4-wheel drive with minimum ground speed of 40 KPH, three rear selective control valves, 360-degree LED work lighting, a 3-point rear hitch, and premium air-ride seating. A comprehensive manufacturer warranty covering a minimum of 2 years or 2,000 hours is mandatory.

Delivery must be completed within 45 days of purchase order receipt at CDFW Gray Lodge Wildlife Area in Gridley, California, with F.O.B. Destination, Freight Prepaid pricing. Award will be made on an all-or-none basis to the responsive and responsible bidder with the lowest evaluated cost. Pricing must be submitted via the Cost Worksheet; sales tax will be calculated at purchase order issuance. A public bid reading occurs August 28, 2026 at 10:30 a.m. PT via Microsoft Teams. Bidders must submit the Agreement Cover Letter, Cost Worksheet, Narrative Response, California Civil Rights Laws Certification, Bidder Declaration Form, Payee Data Record, descriptive literature, authorized reseller letter if applicable, Federal Debarment Certification, and PCRC Certification Workbook. Questions must be submitted in writing to Wei Peach at wei.peach@dgs.ca.gov, with submission instructions in the Event package.