P25-0011 Trimedlure Plugs

The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is conducting an informal competitive solicitation (P25-0011) for 75,000 Trimedlure (TML) Solid Dispensers, specifically 2-gram plugs used in Jackson Traps for European Fruit Fly (EFF) detection and eradication programs statewide. The procurement covers technical components with precise specifications, including requirements that dispensers contain a minimum of 2 grams of trimedlure, be non-friable, moisture-resistant, and easily installable in traps. Deliverables must be produced in no more than three lots of 2,000 individually wrapped dispensers, packed in stackable cartons. The solicitation was released on June 12, 2025, with responses due by 5 PM PT on June 26, 2025. Vendors must submit comprehensive documentation including a Bidder Declaration, Recycling Content Certification, and Darfur Contracting Act Certification. Technical evaluation will include rigorous testing procedures such as emission rate determination, chemical and bioassay testing, and gas chromatography parameters. Payment will be processed by CDFA after successful bioassay testing, with a 60-day performance verification window.

The solicitation includes several set-aside and preference designations, notably a 5% preference for California Certified Small Businesses and provisions for Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation. The contract will be awarded on an "All or None" basis with F.O.B. Destination shipping requirements. Bidders must integrate specific requirements around recycled content reporting, commercially useful function (CUF) for small businesses, and compliance with Russia sanctions. Additional considerations include antifreeze content restrictions and generative AI disclosure. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the procurement involves 75,000 units of specialized scientific equipment. Shipping will be direct to the CDFA Pest Detection/Emergency Projects unit in Anaheim, California, with specific delivery instructions and contact protocols. Technical questions should be directed to the CDFA contact in Sacramento, emphasizing the specialized nature of this scientific procurement for statewide pest control management.