FB RFQ 24-089 Mojave River Fish Hatchery Autogenous Injection Vaccine

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife is soliciting quotes for an Autogenous Oil-adjuvanted Lactococcus petauri Vaccine through Request for Quotation RFQ-24-089, specifically targeting the Mojave River Fish Hatchery in Victorville, San Bernardino County. The procurement seeks 83 liters of injectable vaccine designed to prevent infection and disease from an emerging pathogen in trout populations. Vendors must produce the vaccine using a Lactococcus petauri isolate provided by CDFW and demonstrate previous efficacy testing conducted by or in collaboration with the CDFW Fish Health Laboratory. The vaccine must be delivered by May 1, 2025, with quotes due on January 23, 2025, at 2:00 PM, and a bid opening scheduled for 3:00 PM the same day. Potential bidders must submit any questions by January 14, 2025, at 2:00 PM, with CDFW providing responses by January 17, 2025. The award will be made on an "all or none" basis to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with pricing required to be F.O.B. Destination and include prepaid freight.

The solicitation includes several set-aside and preference opportunities, with a 5% preference available for California certified small businesses or non-small businesses subcontracting at least 25% to certified small businesses. While Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) program requirements are waived, a DVBE incentive of up to 5% is available based on participation levels. Bidders must complete multiple mandatory forms, including the Bidder Declaration (DFW 1082), Darfur Contracting Act Certification (DFW 1080), Payee Data Record (STD 204), and a new Generative Artificial Intelligence Reporting form (STD 1000). Additional requirements include providing recycled content certification and disclosing any subcontractor details. The contract appears to be a one-time purchase with a focused scope, targeting a specific health intervention for the fish hatchery. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the detailed technical requirements suggest a specialized procurement with potentially significant scientific and environmental implications.