P25-0019 - Corn Cob Grit

The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) has issued Request for Quote (RFQ) #P25-0019 for a procurement of 160,000 lbs of Corn Cob Grit #2040 Grade, specifically for Mediterranean Fruit Fly larval rearing. The procurement requires the corn cob grit to be Diamond Cut and Dust Free, with vendors able to supply either 4,000 40-lb bags or 3,200 50-lb bags. This is an informal competitive solicitation for non-IT goods with a term purchase order beginning August 1st, 2025, and expiring December 31st, 2025, or upon depletion of funds. Responses must be submitted by 5 PM PT on July 16, 2025, with vendor questions due by 12:00 PM PT on July 9, 2025. The order will be processed on an "as needed" basis with a minimum monthly order of 40,000 lbs, and one month of deliveries will be skipped due to no production at the facility. Bidders must provide a detailed quote on company letterhead with all freight, shipping, and handling charges included in unit pricing, and the contract will be awarded on an "all or none" basis with F.O.B. Destination responses only.

The solicitation includes a 5% preference for California certified small businesses and potential opportunities for Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation. Vendors must submit several required documents, including a Bidder Declaration, Recycling Content Certification, and Darfur Contracting Act Certification. Delivery will be to the Department of Food & Agriculture located at 41-650 Waikupanaha Street in Waimanalo, HI, with delivery hours restricted to Monday through Friday, 7 AM to 3 PM HST. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly detailed, the total procurement volume of 160,000 lbs suggests a significant contract value. The solicitation appears to be structured to provide opportunities for diverse businesses while maintaining strict technical specifications for the corn cob grit product. No incumbent vendors are mentioned in the provided documentation, and the procurement seems focused on securing a specialized agricultural supply for fruit fly research and management purposes.