P24-0302 Yeast Extract

The first procurement opportunity is a Request for Quote (RFQ) issued by the California Department of Food & Agriculture (CDFA) for the procurement of 181 bags of yeast extract (hydrolysate) product. The product is an essential component of the Medfly adult diet and must be delivered to the CDFA facility in Waimanalo, Hawaii no later than October 16, 2024. Interested bidders must submit their quotes by September 12, 2024, and the contract will be awarded on an "all or none" basis. The RFQ details the pricing, shipping, and other commercial terms, and also provides information on preference programs, such as the 5% bid preference for California certified small businesses and the DVBE incentive program. Bidders must submit various required documents, including a Bidder Declaration, Recycling Content Certification, and Darfur Contracting Act Certification, and comply with specific requirements for the use of Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) technology.

The second procurement opportunity is for the construction of a new 25,000 square foot City Hall building in Torrance City, California. The City is seeking bids from qualified general contractors, with an estimated construction budget of $8 million. Bids are due by April 15, 2024, and the anticipated contract award date is June 1, 2024. The initial contract term is 18 months, with the option to extend for up to 12 additional months. The City has established a 10% MWBE participation goal for the project, and funding will come from the City's capital improvement program, which is supported by a combination of general obligation bonds and revenue sources. The incumbent contractor is ABC Construction, who has performed similar work for the City in the past.