NCR-HQ-RFQ-25-E0023 Interpretive Panels

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife is soliciting quotations under RFQ NCR-HQ-RFQ-25-E0023 for the procurement of interpretive panels and posts. The solicitation requires 49 pairs of high-pressure laminate interpretive panels measuring 48 inches wide by 54 inches high by 0.5 inches thick, constructed from phenolic resin compounds or gel coat laminate with UV, graffiti, and vandalism resistance, each featuring eight threaded inserts for mounting and carrying a ten-year warranty. Additionally, bidders must provide 49 pairs (98 total) of black powder-coated aluminum posts measuring 3 inches by 3 inches by 108 inches, each with four mounting holes and eight mounting brackets per pair. All panels are reprints of the same preexisting design and must be new and in current production. Delivery is required to the Department of Fish and Wildlife at 1701 Nimbus Road, Suite A, Rancho Cordova, California 95670, with coordination through Laura Drath. The due date for quotations is February 24, 2026, at 2:00 PM, with quote opening at 3:00 PM the same day. Written questions must be submitted by 2:00 PM on February 13, 2025, with written responses provided by 5:00 PM on February 19, 2025. Awards will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder on an "All or None" basis, by individual group, or by individual line item, as determined by the State. All quotations must remain valid for 45 calendar days following the due date, and all responses must be submitted F.O.B. Destination, Freight Prepaid.

Bidders must comply with multiple state certification and compliance requirements, including submission of a California Seller's Permit, Darfur Contracting Act Certification (DFW 1080), Postconsumer-Content Certification Form (CalRecycle 74), Payee Data Record Form (STD 204), Bidder Declaration Form (DFW 1082), and Generative Artificial Intelligence Disclosure & Factsheet (STD 1000). The solicitation offers a 5 percent preference for California certified small businesses or non-small businesses committing at least 25 percent subcontractor participation with California certified small businesses, as well as a 5 percent Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) incentive for confirmed DVBE participation of 5 percent or greater. A DVBE Exemption Request form (STD 816) has been submitted, indicating that the Department of Fish and Wildlife is seeking approval to exempt this procurement from certain DVBE Program Requirements or Incentive provisions. No specific budget range, award value, or incumbent vendor information is disclosed in the solicitation documents. Bidders must declare any use of generative artificial intelligence technology in contract performance and certify compliance with postconsumer recycled-content requirements applicable to the product categories relevant to this procurement. All bidders must submit responses using only the State's RFQ form with all required certifications and declarations completed.