P24-0018 Cane Sugar

This state contracting opportunity is for the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) to procure 1,900 bags of 50lb Cane Sugar to be used in the larval rearing and adult colony diet of the Mediterranean Fruit Fly. The Request for Quote (RFQ) is an informal competitive solicitation, with responses due by 3:00 PM PT on August 2, 2024. Questions from potential bidders are due by 12:00 PM PT on July 26, 2024. The contract will be awarded on an "All or None" basis, and the goods must be delivered FOB Destination over the contract term of August 2, 2024 through December 31, 2024 on an as-needed basis. Bidders must provide a detailed price quote including freight and shipping costs in the unit pricing.

The RFQ outlines several preferences and required documentation. There is a 5% Small Business preference, a 5% Non-Small Business Subcontractor preference, and a DVBE participation incentive. Required documentation includes a Bidder Declaration, Recycled Content Certification, and Darfur Contracting Act Certification. The State reserves the right to amend the purchase document and reject any or all bids. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are specified, and the RFQ does not provide details on the award value or budget range.