NCB 6406-cardella ranch

This is a Non-Competitive Bid (NCB) contract opportunity from the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) for the cultivation of a 45-acre safflower crop at the Pilibos Wildlife Area in Fresno County. The purpose of the contract is to attract game birds, specifically doves, for the CDFW's Game Bird Heritage Program. Due to the lack of irrigation infrastructure at the Pilibos Wildlife Area, the CDFW needs to contract with the adjoining Cardella Ranch to utilize their private irrigation system and equipment to cultivate the safflower crop. The contract period is from March 1, 2016 or upon approval through June 30, 2018 for a total contract amount of $35,400.00. The justification for the NCB contract is that Cardella Ranch will not allow other organizations to use their private irrigation system, pumps, and equipment necessary to cultivate the safflower crop at the Pilibos Wildlife Area.

This NCB contract opportunity is exempt from advertising in the California State Contracts Register, but the CDFW is still required to meet Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation goals. No other pricing, funding, or incumbent contractor details are provided. As this is a Non-Competitive Bid, no bids will be accepted, and the opportunity has been posted for record-keeping purposes only in accordance with Government Code Section 14825.