P25-0514 Trimedlure Plugs

The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is seeking a procurement of 190,000 Trimedlure (TML) solid dispensers for their statewide Mediterranean fruit fly detection and eradication program, specifically targeting jurisdictions in Sacramento County and San Francisco City. The procurement is a Request for Quote (RFQ) for non-IT goods, focusing on specialized 2-gram TML plugs that are critical components of Jackson Traps used in exotic fruit fly control efforts. These dispensers must meet rigorous technical specifications, including controlled release rates, moisture resistance, and the ability to maintain efficacy for one year when stored at 20C. Detailed testing procedures will be conducted, including gas chromatography analysis and bioassay performance evaluations, with CDFA reserving the right to reject and require replacement of any non-compliant lots. The solicitation is due on October 10, 2025, at 5:00 PM PT, with questions accepted via email until October 2, 2025. The award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder on an "All or None" basis, with compensation contingent upon successful bioassay testing completed within 60 calendar days of receipt.

This procurement is specifically targeted at small businesses and disabled veteran business enterprises (DVBE), with strict certification requirements that include a Commercially Useful Function Statement, Bidder Declaration, Recycling Content Certification, and Darfur Contracting Act Certification. Vendors must provide pricing on company letterhead, include freight and shipping charges in unit pricing, and respond with F.O.B. Destination terms. The solicitation mandates compliance with California civil rights laws and requires disclosure of any generative AI usage. Bidders must also verify recycled content in their products and demonstrate a commitment to supporting small and veteran-owned businesses. While no specific incumbent vendors are mentioned, the procurement is fully funded through state resources, with a clear emphasis on supporting diverse and local business enterprises. Though the exact award value is not explicitly stated, the procurement involves 190,000 units of specialized TML plugs, suggesting a potentially significant contract value for the successful vendor.