Fish and Wildlife Region 3 Catchable Rainbow Trout R3FIC2425CATCHABLE

The state and local contracting opportunity is for the provision of live Catchable Rainbow Trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) to the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) Region 3 for the Fishing in the City program. The total quantity requested is 7,200 pounds of trout, with a desired weight of 1 pound per fish and an acceptable range of 0.75 to 1.25 pounds. The trout must be sterile, free of aquatic invasive species, and in good health. Contractors must be a State of California Registered Aquaculturist or hold a valid permit to import live aquatic plants and animals. Responses are due by August 22, 2024, and the award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder meeting all administrative and technical requirements. The contract will be awarded on an "All or None" basis, by individual group, or by individual line item, at the State's discretion.

The procurement includes a 5% small business preference and a 5% non-small business subcontractor preference. The Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) incentive program is also included. The contract opportunity is open to all qualified bidders, and no incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified. The total budget or award value for the contract is not specified in the provided information.