Fish and Wildlife Region 3 Trophy Rainbow Trout R3FIC2425TROPHY

The state and local contracting opportunity posted by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) is for the procurement of live Trophy Rainbow Trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) for the Region 3 Fishing In The City Program. The total quantity requested is 7,150 pounds, to be delivered to various lakes across multiple counties in California, including Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, San Francisco, Santa Clara, Solano, and Sonoma, with scheduled deliveries from December 2024 through April 2025. The contract will be awarded on an "All or None" basis, by individual group, or by individual line item, to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder meeting all administrative and technical requirements, which include detailed specifications for the trout size, health, and freedom from aquatic invasive species. Bids are due by August 22, 2024, and the contract will be subject to the Darfur Contracting Act and Executive Order N-6-22 regarding Russian sanctions.

The contract opportunity includes preferences for California certified small businesses and non-small businesses with at least 25% small business subcontractor participation. The Bidder Declaration form requires bidders to identify any subcontractors they will use and provide details about the subcontractors' California certifications and the work they will perform. While no incumbent vendors or current contract values are provided, the Payee Data Record (STD 204) form indicates that the contract will involve payments from the state, and the Darfur Contracting Act Certification is required, suggesting the potential for significant contract value.