6TB4G001, Natural Fiber Children's Fire Hats

The State of California, through the Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE), is seeking quotes for the procurement of 57,105 Natural Fiber Children's Fire Hats under Request for Quote (RFQ) 6TB4G001. The hats must meet specific requirements regarding materials, dimensions, design, and delivery, with the full order required to be delivered to 17 different CAL FIRE locations across the state as soon as possible, but no later than the start of the new year. Bids must be submitted by October 21, 2024, and will be awarded on an "All or None" basis to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. CAL FIRE reserves the right to execute written amendments to increase or decrease the quantity, time, and/or cost, while remaining within the Scope of Work. Bidders must include a California Seller's Permit Number and, if applicable, a California Small Business (SB) or Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) certification number.

The state has waived the DVBE program requirements for this procurement but will include the DVBE incentive. There is no minimum order quantity, and the state will make payment per undisputed invoice for each individual shipment as received. Small Business (SB) and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) certifications are not mandatory for this procurement, and bidders are not allowed to offer substitutes or paper pulp material. The state has not previously purchased these items and is not providing a prior bid tabulation. The total contract value or budget range is not specified.