NCR-HQ-RFQ-25-E0009 Live Sacramento Perch

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) has issued a Request for Quotation (RFQ) NCR-HQ-RFQ-25-E0009 for procuring live Sacramento Perch for the Region 2 Fishing in the City (FIC) program in Sacramento County. The solicitation seeks 3,000 fish, specifically requiring specimens between 2 to 6 inches in length, to be delivered in December 2025. Contractors must be a State of California Registered Aquaculturist with facilities located in California waters, and the fish must be free of aquatic invasive species, with mandatory quarterly AIS monitoring required. The RFQ is due on November 3, 2025, with quotes remaining valid for 60 days, and the award will be made on an "All or None" basis to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. Delivery is specified for Granite Regional Park, with precise logistical details outlined in Attachment 2 of the solicitation. The procurement requires F.O.B. Destination, Freight Prepaid pricing, with all charges incorporated into the unit price, and the CDFW reserves the right to reject fish that do not meet specifications or pose potential risks to native fish populations.

The solicitation includes several set-aside and preference designations, notably a 5% preference for California Certified Small Businesses and provisions for Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises (DVBE). Bidders must complete multiple compliance forms, including a Darfur Contracting Act Certification, Payee Data Record Form, and Bidder Declaration Form. The procurement process requires vendors to disclose and report on any Generative AI technologies used in contract performance, emphasizing transparency and accountability. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the solicitation indicates an "All or None" award approach, suggesting the expectation of a comprehensive, single-source procurement. Additional compliance requirements include postconsumer recycled-content certifications and a Seller's Permit, demonstrating the state's commitment to environmental sustainability and rigorous vendor qualification standards. Potential vendors must carefully navigate these multiple regulatory and reporting requirements to be considered for the contract.