P24-0282 Tatto Ink

The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is seeking to establish a term purchase order for the procurement of animal tattoo ink. The RFQ specifies the required quantities, including 156 cases of black ink (936 bottles) and 556 cases of green ink (3,336 bottles), to be delivered to four district offices located in Ontario, Terra Bella, Redding, and Modesto, California. The contract will be awarded on an "all or none" basis, and the successful vendor will be required to provide freight, shipping, and handling at the unit pricing. Submissions are due by 5:00 PM PT on August 28, 2024, with questions due by 12:00 PM PT on August 23, 2024. The contract will start upon execution of the purchase order and will remain in effect until June 30, 2025 or until the order is expended, whichever comes first.

The RFQ outlines state preference programs, including a 5% small business and disabled veteran business enterprise (DVBE) incentive. Bidders claiming these preferences must submit the required documentation, including the Bidder Declaration form. The RFQ also addresses federal funding requirements and the need for a Unique Entity Identification (UEI) number. Additionally, the state reserves the right to incorporate special provisions related to the use of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) technology. The total order quantity indicates the overall scope and scale of the contract opportunity, but the RFQ does not provide any listed incumbent vendors or specific award values or budget ranges.