NCR-HQ-RFQ-24-E0015B Live Channel Catfish

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife has issued a Request for Quotation (RFQ NCR-HQ-RFQ-24-E0015B) for the procurement of live Channel Catfish for their Region 2 Fishing in the City program across Sacramento and Placer Counties. The solicitation requires the delivery of 5,550 pounds of live catfish, with each fish weighing between 1.50 and 2.50 pounds, specifically targeting an ideal weight of 2.25 pounds. Contractors must be registered California Aquaculturists and rear the fish exclusively in California waters. The delivery schedule spans multiple locations including Elk Grove Regional, Granite Regional, Hagan Park, Howe Park, Mather Lake, and Southside, with deliveries planned for July 30, August 29, and September 19, 2025. The procurement will be awarded on an "All or None" basis to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with responses due by March 7, 2025, at 2:00 PM, and quotes to be opened at 3:00 PM the same day. Additionally, the contract requires quarterly Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) monitoring at the fish-raising facility through an independent third party.

The solicitation includes several set-aside and preference provisions, offering a 5% preference to California certified small businesses or non-small businesses committing to subcontract at least 25% to certified small businesses. While Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) program requirements are waived, a DVBE incentive of up to 5% is available based on participation levels. Bidders must complete several mandatory forms, including a Bidder Declaration disclosing subcontractor information, a Darfur Contracting Act Certification verifying foreign business activities, a Generative AI usage disclosure, and a Payee Data Record for payment processing. The contract requires comprehensive documentation, including a Seller's Permit and Postconsumer Recycled-Content Certification. Though a specific award value is not explicitly stated, the procurement involves the purchase of 5,550 pounds of live catfish across multiple delivery locations, suggesting a moderate-sized contract for the California Department of Fish and Wildlife's recreational fishing program.