Male, Ringneck Pheasants

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) is soliciting a Request for Quotation (RFQ-2025-CR4-GBH-001) for the procurement of 2,005 male ringneck pheasants from specific Chinese or Mongolian subspecies or their crosses. The pheasants must be a minimum of 16 weeks old, have tails longer than 16 inches, and be free of malformations. The procurement will be awarded on an "All or None" basis to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with specific delivery requirements including crates containing no more than eight pheasants each. The response deadline is May 23, 2025, at 3:00 PM, with quotes remaining valid for 60 days after issuance. Delivery of the pheasants is scheduled for June 14, 2025, with subsequent deliveries to multiple California locations between October 2025 and February 2026, with quantities ranging from 30 to 315 birds per delivery. Bidders must comply with specific raising and delivery conditions, including prohibitions on brailing, mixing diseased birds, and misrepresenting bird conditions.

The solicitation offers a 5% preference for California certified small businesses or non-small businesses with at least 25% small business subcontractor participation. Bidders must complete several mandatory forms, including a Bidder Declaration (DFW 1082), Postconsumer Recycled-Content Certification, Darfur Contracting Act Certification, and a Payee Data Record (STD 204). These forms require detailed disclosures about business credentials, California vendor status, certification numbers, subcontractor arrangements, and compliance with state contracting regulations. The Darfur Contracting Act Certification specifically requires bidders to verify they have not conducted business activities that conflict with state guidelines. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the procurement involves 2,005 male pheasants, which suggests a substantial contract value. Potential bidders must carefully review all documentation and ensure full compliance with the state's complex procurement requirements to be considered for the contract.