P24-0997 Corn Cob Grit

The California Department of Food & Agriculture (CDFA) is conducting an informal Request for Quote (RFQ) for 160,000 pounds of Corn Cob Grit #2040 Grade, specifically requiring Diamond Cut and Dust Free material. This procurement is targeted for use in Mediterranean Fruit Fly larval rearing diets and will be delivered to Waimanalo, Hawaii. The solicitation allows vendors to provide the material in two packaging configurations: either 4,000 40-lb bags or 3,200 50-lb bags. Critical procurement dates include a February 20, 2025 deadline for submitting questions, with answers published via addendum on February 24, 2025, and a final response deadline of February 28, 2025 at 12:00 PM Pacific Time. The contract will be a term purchase order expiring on June 30, 2025, or when funds are depleted, with orders placed on an as-needed basis. Delivery is restricted to Monday-Friday between 7 AM-3 PM Hawaiian Standard Time, and all responses must be FOB destination.

The RFQ includes a 5% preference for California certified small businesses and includes provisions for small business subcontractor participation. Potential bidders must submit several mandatory documents, including a Bidder Declaration form, Recycling Content Certification, Darfur Contracting Act certification, small business/DVBE certifications (if applicable), California Seller's Permit, Payee Data Record, and Generative AI Reporting Factsheet. The procurement will be awarded on an "All or None" basis, meaning the entire quantity must be fulfilled by a single vendor. The contract is not federally funded, and no specific budget range or award value is explicitly stated in the documentation. Bidders should note that the procurement is specifically for the Torrance City jurisdiction within California and requires strict adherence to the detailed material specifications outlined in the accompanying documents.