P24-0807 Wheat Millfeed

The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is seeking a vendor to supply 2,583 bags (129,150 pounds total) of pesticide-free wheat millfeed for Mediterranean fruit fly larval rearing at their facility in Waimanalo, Hawaii. The Request for Quote (RFQ) requires vendors to provide wheat millfeed with strict maximum pesticide residue limits: 0.02 ppm for methyl chlorpyrophos and chlorpyrophos, and 0.2 ppm for malathion. Deliverables include 50-pound bags of wheat millfeed, with each lot requiring a one-pound sample to be sent to CDFA's Center for Analytical Chemistry in Sacramento for testing prior to acceptance. The contract period will run from February 18, 2025, through June 30, 2025, with delivery required within 30 days of CDFA's notice. Vendors must submit their quotes by January 24, 2025, at 12:00 PM PT, with any questions due by January 17, 2025. The procurement will be awarded on an "all or none" basis, with FOB destination pricing that includes freight, shipping, and handling charges.

The solicitation includes several preferential considerations and compliance requirements. There is a 5% preference for California certified small businesses, and non-small businesses can gain an advantage by demonstrating 25% small business subcontractor participation. Bidders must provide certifications regarding the Darfur Contracting Act, Russian sanctions compliance, and disclose any use of Generative AI technology. The contract is structured as a Blanket Purchase Order with no guaranteed volume, as orders will be placed on an "as needed" basis depending on fruit fly production levels. Payment terms align with the California Prompt Payment Act, requiring payment within 45 days after goods acceptance or receipt of an undisputed invoice. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the total procurement volume is 129,150 pounds of wheat millfeed. Vendors must be prepared to provide all necessary equipment, staff, services, supplies, and storage facilities to ensure timely and compliant delivery to the Hawaii facility.