P24-0805 Essential Liquids for Jackson Traps

The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is conducting an Informal Request for Quote (RFQ) for a Statewide Exotic Fruit Fly Detection Program, specifically seeking 100 gallons each of Liquid Cuelure Pheromone and Liquid Methyl Eugenol. The procurement targets specialized chemical attractants to be used in Jackson traps for detecting exotic fruit flies of the Genus Bactrocera and Dacus. These liquid pheromones must maintain a 95-98% purity level and will be delivered in twenty 5-gallon plastic containers to the CDFA's Spring Valley location. Vendors must provide delivery via a truck equipped with a liftgate, with accepted delivery hours being Monday through Thursday from 7 AM to 5 PM PT. The proposal responses are due by 5:00 PM PT on February 4, 2025, with vendor questions required to be submitted by 12 PM PT on January 24, 2025. All bid responses must be quoted F.O.B. Destination, and the contract will be awarded on an "All or None" basis. Vendors must also possess a Unique Entity Identification (UEI) number, as the procurement is partially funded by federal funds.

The solicitation includes several set-aside and preference opportunities, specifically offering a 5% preference for California certified small businesses and non-small businesses that demonstrate at least 25% California certified small business subcontractor participation. Vendors must submit multiple supporting documentations, including a Bidder Declaration, Recycling Content Certification, Darfur Contracting Act certification, and a novel requirement to disclose any Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) technology use through a specific reporting form. While the documents do not specify a precise contract value or budget range, the procurement involves the acquisition of 200 total gallons of specialized chemical attractants. The contract appears targeted at businesses with expertise in chemical manufacturing, specifically those capable of producing high-purity liquid pheromones used in agricultural pest detection programs. Additional qualifications include the ability to meet strict delivery specifications, provide comprehensive documentation, and comply with California's small business and sustainability requirements.