P23-1452 - corncob grit

The state of California, through its Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA), is seeking to procure 80,000 pounds of #20/40 grade "Diamond Cut" and "Dust Free" corncob grit for its Mediterranean Fruit Fly larval rearing operations. This is a term purchase order contract with orders placed on an as-needed basis from May 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024. The corncob grit must be delivered in 40- or 50-pound bags to the CDFA's fruit fly rearing facility in Waimanalo, Hawaii. Bids are due by 5:00 PM PT on April 29, 2024, and questions are due by 12:00 PM PT on April 24, 2024. The contract will be awarded on an "All or None" basis, and pricing must be provided on a FOB destination basis, including freight and handling charges.

The CDFA provides a 5% preference for California certified small businesses and a DVBE incentive scale. No substitutions or product deviations will be accepted, and the contract cannot be used for any purpose other than the CDFA's fruit fly rearing operations. The contract value is not specified, but will depend on the CDFA's actual needs during the contract term. The incumbent vendor or current contractor is not identified.