Dairy Herd Breeding Services (IFB S07011577)

The California Prison Industry Authority (CALPIA) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB #S07011577) for dairy herd breeding services at the Deuel Vocational Institution located in Tracy, California. The procurement seeks a certified artificial insemination technician to perform daily heat detection and breeding services for six milk cow pens and two breeding age heifer pens, with herd sizes ranging between 500-600 cows. The contractor will be responsible for providing all necessary labor, materials, supplies, transportation, and equipment to complete the services, which involve approximately 1,750 breeding services annually. Bids were originally due on March 11, 2016, at 3:00 PM, with an anticipated contract start date of April 1, 2016. The contract term is set for two years, with an option to extend for one additional year. Evaluation criteria will consider cost, past performance, and experience, with bidders required to submit three references from similar projects completed within the last three years.

CALPIA does not provide set-aside preferences for small businesses, disabled veteran businesses, or other enterprise classifications. While the agency encourages employment of ex-offenders, no specific vendor restrictions are imposed beyond standard bidding qualifications. Bidders will be required to comply with comprehensive security provisions, including background checks through the California Law Enforcement Telecommunications System (CLETS), adherence to strict facility entry protocols, and compliance with all institutional rules and regulations. The contract will be awarded based on best value, with pricing options including a unit rate per cow (based on 1,750 annual services) or a flat monthly rate (based on 150 monthly services). Contractors must maintain a minimum of $1 million in general liability insurance and be prepared to follow detailed general provisions that cover everything from payment terms to confidentiality requirements. Although a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the comprehensive service requirements suggest a significant annual investment in dairy herd management services.