Fish and Wildlife Region 3 Catchable (1lb) Trout 2024-2025 R3FIC2425CATCHABLE

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) is seeking to procure a total of 7,200 pounds of live, catchable (1 lb) rainbow trout to be delivered in multiple shipments to various locations in Northern California counties between December 2024 and April 2025. The trout will be used for the Region 3 Fishing in the City program. Bids are due by September 20, 2024, and the award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. Bidders must meet specific requirements for the trout's weight and health, as well as have aquatic invasive species monitoring procedures in place. The contract will be awarded on an "All or None" basis, by individual group, or by individual line item, at the State's discretion. Bidders must provide a valid California seller's permit and complete several required forms, including the Bidder Declaration, Payee Data Record, and Commercially Useful Function Certification, if applicable.

The procurement includes small business and disabled veteran preferences. Bidders must also complete a Darfur Contracting Act Certification and a Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) Reporting and Factsheet if they or their subcontractors will be using or offering GenAI technology, models, services, or systems as part of the contract. The total value of the contract is not specified, but the deliverables and quantities suggest it could be a significant procurement for the region.