NCR-HQ-FRQ-23-W0078 Live Male Ring Neck Pheasants

The State of California, through the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW), is soliciting bids for the procurement of live male ring-neck pheasants to be used for annual regional hunts. The contract opportunity, identified as NCR-HQ-FRQ-23-W0078, is specific to the jurisdictions of Sacramento County and Sacramento City. The CDFW is seeking a total of 76 pheasants to be delivered in October and November 2024 to three different wildlife areas and ranches. The pheasants must meet specific age, feathering, and health requirements, and the successful bidder must possess a valid California Class 2 game breeder's license. Responses are due by April 19, 2024, and the contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.

The contract opportunity includes provisions for small business and disabled veteran business enterprise (DVBE) participation, with preference points available. Bidders must also comply with state recycled content requirements and prohibitions on doing business with Russia. While no incumbent vendors or budget ranges are provided, the contract is open to all interested parties that can meet the specified requirements. Bidders must submit a completed Bidder Declaration form, a Darfur Contracting Act Certification, and a Payee Data Record (STD 204) as part of their response.