Fish and Wildlife Region 3 Channel Catfish R3FIC2425CATFISH

The state and local contract opportunity is for the procurement of live Channel Catfish (Ictalurus punctatus) on behalf of the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) for their Region 3 Fishing In The City Program. The CDFW is seeking a total of 7,100 pounds of Channel Catfish to be delivered in multiple shipments from February 2025 through May 2025 to various lakes and reservoirs in Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, San Francisco, Santa Clara, and Solano counties. Bidders must be California-registered aquaculturists and meet other specified qualifications. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, and the award may be made on an "All or None" basis, by individual group, or by individual line item at the State's discretion.

The contract opportunity is set aside for certified Micro Businesses (MB), Small Businesses (SB), or Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises (DVBE). If the prime contractor is not certified, they must disclose the use of certified subcontractors and the percentage of work to be performed by each. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are listed, and the available budget or award value is not provided in the materials. Bidders must complete and submit several required forms, including the Bidder Declaration, Darfur Contracting Act Certification, and Payee Data Record, as part of their bid response due by August 22, 2024.