P24-1336 McPhail Traps

The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is soliciting quotes for 12,240 McPhail Glass Fruit Fly Traps through a small business Request for Quote (RFQ) specific to Orange County. These specialized glass traps are critical for exotic fruit-fly detection and eradication activities, with precise technical specifications requiring clear glass construction, specific dimensions, a 500ml liquid capacity, and a 16-gauge galvanized neck wire. The procurement demands traps free of bubbles and imperfections, with carefully designed packaging to prevent breakage during shipping. Prospective vendors must submit detailed quotes on company letterhead and provide 24 sample traps to a specified Anaheim address between May 23 and June 6, 2025. The final submission deadline is 5:00 PM on May 22, 2025, with contract award determined by the lowest responsive and responsible bidder meeting all administrative and technical requirements under an "All or None" award basis.

This procurement is exclusively reserved for small businesses and disabled veteran business enterprises (DVBE), with strict certification requirements for participation. Bidders must complete multiple attachments including a Commercially Useful Function Statement, Bidder Declaration, Recycling Content Certification, and Darfur Contracting Act Certification. Additional compliance requirements include potential federal funding documentation, a Unique Entity Identification number, adherence to California civil rights laws, and disclosure of any generative AI usage. While no specific budget range is provided, the comprehensive nature of the RFQ suggests a significant procurement investment focused on supporting small and veteran-owned businesses. The CDFA will evaluate submissions based on technical compliance, pricing, and the vendor's ability to demonstrate a commercially useful function in trap manufacturing and delivery.