P25-0006 Lure Baskets

The California Department of Food & Agriculture (CDFA) is conducting an informal competitive Request for Quote (RFQ) solicitation numbered P25-0006 for procuring 150,000 specialized lure baskets designed to hold trimedlure plug dispensers for pest control purposes. The procurement targets a very specific type of equipment with precise technical specifications, including a cylindrical basket measuring 35 mm top diameter, 20 mm bottom diameter, and 27.5 mm total height, featuring a hinged top clasp and a tab with a punched hole for attachment to a Jackson trap hanger. The solicitation was released on June 11, 2025, with responses due by 5:00 PM Pacific Time on June 25, 2025, and bidders must submit their quotes via email to CDFA.Acquisitions@cdfa.ca.gov. Potential bidders are required to submit questions by 12:00 PM PT on June 18, 2025, with answers to be published as an addendum on June 20, 2025. The delivery destination is the Department of Food & Agriculture located at 2423 E Winston Road in Anaheim, California, and the contract will be awarded on an "All or None" basis, requiring comprehensive unit pricing that includes all freight, shipping, and handling charges.

The solicitation includes several set-aside preferences and special considerations, notably a 5% preference for California Certified Small Businesses and specific opportunities for Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises (DVBE). Bidders must complete and submit multiple attachments, including a Bidder Declaration (GSPD-05-105), Recycling Content Certification, Darfur Contracting Act Certification, and a Generative AI Disclosure. The contract is partially funded by federal funds, and bidders may be required to provide a Unique Entity Identification (UEI) number. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the procurement involves a substantial quantity of 150,000 units, suggesting a potentially significant contract value. The solicitation emphasizes requirements for new equipment and recycled content products, indicating a preference for innovative and environmentally conscious vendors. Compliance with various state contracting regulations will be a critical evaluation criterion for potential award.