P25-0017 - Defatted Toasted Soy Flour

The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) Administrative Services Purchasing Unit is seeking a procurement of 40,000 pounds of defatted toasted soy flour for Mediterranean Fruit Fly larval rearing purposes. The solicitation, identified as P25-0017, requires delivery of 800 fifty-pound bags to the Department of Food & Agriculture located at 41-650 Waikupanaha Street in Waimanalo, Hawaii. Vendors must submit comprehensive responses by 5 PM PT on July 10th, 2025, with an opportunity to submit questions until 12:00 PM PT on July 3rd, 2025. The contract will be awarded on an "All or None" basis with a 45-calendar day response validity period. Bidders must provide multiple attachments including a Bidder Declaration, Recycling Content Certification, Darfur Contracting Act Certification, and a detailed quote on company letterhead. The proposal must include all freight, shipping, and handling charges within unit pricing, and only F.O.B. Destination responses will be considered. Additional requirements include compliance with recycled content regulations and potential verification of Russia sanctions.

The solicitation includes specific small business preferences, offering a 5% preference for California Certified Small Businesses and opportunities for Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises (DVBE). Vendors must disclose any use of Generative Artificial Intelligence in their proposal or contract performance. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the total procurement volume is 40,000 pounds of soy flour. The competitive nature of the solicitation suggests potential for multiple qualified vendors, though the "All or None" award criteria indicates the possibility of a single vendor selection. Bidders must demonstrate compliance with various state contracting regulations, including recycled content requirements and potential geopolitical sanctions verifications. The procurement appears focused on supporting the California Department of Food and Agriculture's biological control and agricultural research initiatives, specifically related to Mediterranean Fruit Fly management.