P16-002 Yellow Panel Traps with Stikem Special

The California Department of Food and Agriculture's Pierce's Disease Control Program is seeking to procure 500,000 Yellow Panel Traps (YPT) with Stikem Special adhesive for glassy-winged sharpshooter (GWSS) survey monitoring and management in Kern County. The procurement is structured as an Invitation for Bid (IFB #P16-0012), requiring vendors to submit 25 exact production samples for comprehensive testing prior to contract award. Each trap must meet stringent technical specifications, including 24-point paper stock with polyethylene coating, fade-resistant yellow coloring (PMS #102), precise dimensional requirements of 9" x 11" with four appendages, and pre-punched holes. The traps must demonstrate durability in challenging environmental conditions, including moisture and high temperatures, and maintain adhesive effectiveness for over 6 weeks. Vendors must ensure each trap contains 7-8 grams of Stikem Special adhesive and meets specific printing requirements for both trap sides. Key evaluation criteria focus on sticky material properties, durability, ease of labeling, ease of use, and insect capture effectiveness. Critical dates include a May 18, 2016 deadline for submitting questions to Margarita Rabago and a May 27, 2016 bid submission deadline at 3:00 PM.

The procurement includes a 3% Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation goal with no good faith effort option, and small businesses can claim a 5% bid preference. Packaging requirements mandate 200 traps per cardboard shipping container, overwrapped in bundles of 25, with delivery FOB destination to the CDFA Pierce's Disease Control Program in Arvin, California. While no incumbent vendors are specified, the detailed technical specifications suggest a highly specialized procurement targeting manufacturers with expertise in agricultural monitoring equipment and adhesive trap technologies. The bid documents do not explicitly state a total contract value, but the volume of 500,000 traps indicates a significant procurement opportunity. Potential bidders must demonstrate capability to meet precise technical specifications, produce high-quality samples for pre-award testing, and comply with all printing, dimensional, and packaging requirements. The procurement appears designed to ensure consistent, high-performance monitoring tools for agricultural pest management across California's agricultural regions.