P25-0024 Wheat Millfeed

The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is conducting an informal competitive solicitation (P25-0024) for wheat millfeed, specifically targeting a critical supply for Mediterranean Fruit Fly larval rearing at their Hawaii Fruit Fly Rearing Facility in Waimanalo. The procurement seeks 2,100 bags totaling 105,000 pounds of pesticide-free wheat millfeed, with each bag weighing 50 pounds and to be shipped in a 40' container. Strict pesticide residue limitations are mandated, with maximum allowable residue levels specified for methyl chlorpyriphos, chlorpyriphos, and malathion. Vendors must provide a one-pound sample from each lot for testing by CDFA's Center for Analytical Chemistry, with any product exceeding pesticide residue limits subject to lot rejection. The solicitation requires delivery within 30 days of CDFA's notice, with the Blanket Purchase Order effective for approximately four months or until funds are expended. The contract period runs from the execution date through December 31, 2025, with all bags to be ordered by December 13, 2025. Quotes are due by August 21, 2025, at 5 PM PT, with questions accepted until August 12, 2025, at 12:00 PM PT.

The procurement includes preferences for California certified small businesses, offering a 5% preference for non-small businesses that demonstrate at least 25% small business subcontracting. Bidders must complete several mandatory attachments, including a Bidder Declaration, Recycling Content Certification, Darfur Contracting Act Certification, and a Generative AI Disclosure. The solicitation is structured as an FOB Destination shipment, with vendors required to include freight and handling charges in their unit pricing. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the total procurement volume is 105,000 pounds of wheat millfeed. The contractor will be responsible for providing all necessary equipment, staff, services, and storage facilities to meet contract requirements. Payment will be processed upon delivery and acceptance of the product, with invoices subject to approval by the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR). The procurement emphasizes detailed documentation, quality control, and compliance with specific agricultural and administrative requirements.