P24-1184 Cane Sugar

The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is seeking a procurement of 95,000 pounds of pure cane sugar for Mediterranean Fruit Fly larval rearing and adult colony diet maintenance, to be delivered to Waimanalo, Hawaii. The sugar must be packaged in 50-pound bags, totaling 1,900 bags, with deliveries expected approximately twice per month and a minimum of 150 bags per shipment. The informal Request for Quote (RFQ) requires vendors to submit detailed price quotes on company letterhead, along with various supporting documentation. Responses are due by March 6, 2025, at 12:00 PM PT, with vendor questions accepted until February 26, 2025, at 12:00 PM PT. The purchase order term extends to June 30, 2025, or until funds are depleted, with a strict delivery requirement of within 72 hours of ordering. Vendors must provide FOB Destination pricing that includes all freight, shipping, and handling charges, and the award will be made on an "all or none" basis. The solicitation requires delivery to a specified location in Waimanalo, with a forklift available onsite for unloading.

The procurement includes preferences for California Certified Small Businesses (5%) and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises (DVBE) through a sliding scale incentive program. Bidders must submit additional documentation including a Bidder Declaration, Recycling Content Certification, and Darfur Contracting Act certification. The solicitation also uniquely requires vendors to disclose any use of Generative AI technology in fulfilling the contract. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the total procurement volume is 95,000 pounds of cane sugar. The contract appears to be specifically targeted at supporting agricultural or research facilities involved in Mediterranean Fruit Fly population management. No incumbent vendors are mentioned in the available documentation, and the procurement seems to be a standalone requirement for a specific research or agricultural purpose. The opportunity is open to businesses that can meet the specific product specifications and delivery requirements outlined in the RFQ.