P24-0742 RFQ Trimedlure

The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) Pest Exclusion Emergency Projects is conducting a Request for Quote (RFQ) for 75,000 Trimedlure Solid Dispensers used in Mediterranean fruit fly control programs. The procurement requires specific technical specifications, including dispensers containing a minimum of 2 grams of trimedlure, being nonfriable, moisture-resistant, and compatible with Jackson plastic bait baskets or Champ traps. Deliverables are divided into two tranches: 30,000 units due by February 15th, 2025, and the remaining 45,000 units due by March 15th, 2025, all to be delivered to the CDFA facility in Anaheim, CA. Performance requirements mandate that dispensers maintain at least 1 gram of residual lure content after 1 week and 0.4 grams after 6 weeks, with specific release rates at 28C. Vendors must provide products previously tested and approved by CDFA or USDA for Mediterranean fruit fly control, and all products will undergo bioassay testing within 60 calendar days of receipt. The RFQ response deadline is January 3rd, 2025 at 12:00 PM PT, with vendor questions due by December 30th, 2024, and answers published via addendum on December 31st, 2024.

The procurement includes preference programs for California Certified Small Businesses, offering a 5% preference, and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises (DVBE) with incentives ranging from 1-5% based on participation levels. Non-Small Businesses can also qualify by claiming at least 25% small business subcontractor participation. The award will be made on an "All or None" basis with FOB Destination shipping terms, requiring bidders to include freight costs in unit pricing. Vendors must provide a detailed quote on company letterhead and possess a Unique Entity Identification (UEI) number, as the procurement is partially federally funded. Required documentation includes a Bidder Declaration form, Recycling Content Certification, Darfur Contracting Act Certification, and a Generative AI Disclosure form if applicable. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the procurement involves 75,000 Trimedlure Solid Dispensers, suggesting a potentially significant contract value for the selected vendor. Delivery is restricted to Monday through Thursday, 8AM-2PM PT, with a lunch break from 12PM-1PM.