Interpretive Panels

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) is issuing a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for the procurement of 69 High Pressure Laminate (HPL) interpretive panels, each measuring 36 inches in height by 48 inches in width and 1/8 inch in thickness. The panels will be delivered to five CDFW locations: Mt. Shasta hatchery (12 panels), Region 2 Office in Gold River (21 panels), Warm Springs Hatchery in Geyserville (9 panels), San Joaquin Fish Hatchery in Friant (12 panels), and Fish Springs Fish Hatchery in Big Pine (15 panels). All equipment must be new and in current production, with used, shopworn, prototype, or discontinued models explicitly prohibited. Bid responses are due by 2:00 PM on February 3, 2026, with quote opening scheduled for 3:00 PM the same day and a delivery deadline of June 30, 2026. Written questions must be submitted by 5:00 PM on February 5, 2026, with CDFW responses provided by 5:00 PM on May 11, 2026. Pricing must be quoted on an F.O.B. Destination, Freight Prepaid basis, with all shipping charges incorporated into the quoted price and no additional fees permitted after award. Bidders must contact Marnin Robbins at (916) 205-5649 to schedule delivery during business hours (Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, excluding state holidays), and quotes must remain valid for a minimum of 60 days after issuance.

The solicitation will be awarded on an "All or None" basis, by individual group, or by individual line item, as deemed in the State's best interest, to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. A 5% small business preference is available to bidders certified by California as small businesses or those committing to subcontract at least 25% of the net bid price with California certified small businesses, with a 5% preference also available to non-small businesses meeting the same 25% certified small business subcontractor participation threshold. A Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) incentive of 3% to 5% is available based on confirmed DVBE participation levels. All bidders must provide a California seller's permit number and complete multiple mandatory forms including the Darfur Contracting Act Certification Form (DFW 1080), Payee Data Record Form (STD. 204), Bidder Declaration Form (DFW 1082), Postconsumer-Content Certification Form (CalRecycle 74), and the Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise Declarations Form (STD. 843) if applicable. Bidders with Minority Business (MB) or Small Business (SB) certifications should identify these certifications in their submissions, and vendors must certify the postconsumer recycled content percentage of the HPL panels in compliance with the State Agency Buy Recycled Campaign (SABRC) mandatory program requirements. No specific budget range or award value has been disclosed in the available documentation.