P25-0722a

The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) Administrative Services Purchasing Unit is conducting an Informal Competitive Request for Quotation (RFQ) for a Japanese Beetle treatment project, seeking to procure 650 bags of Acelepryn G Insecticide. The specific procurement requires granular insecticide bags, each containing 25 pounds with a 0.2% Chlorantraniliprole concentration (EPA Registration No. 100-1500). Delivery must be made to the CDFA warehouse located at 3288 Meadowview Road, Warehouse C, in Sacramento, California, with specific attention to Rajnel Nath. Bidders must submit detailed price quotes on company letterhead, including all freight, shipping, and handling charges using FOB Destination terms, with responses due via email to CDFA.Acquisitions@cdfa.ca.gov by 5:00 PM Pacific Time on December 15, 2025. Potential bidders must submit questions by 5:00 PM PT on December 4, 2025, with answers published as an addendum on December 10, 2025. The contract will be awarded on an "All or None" basis, requiring comprehensive documentation including the Bidder Declaration form, Recycled Content Certification, Darfur Contracting Act Certification, and GenAI Disclosure.

The solicitation includes preference programs offering a 5% Small Business preference and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) incentive participation opportunities. Bidders must provide evidence of California Seller's Permit registration and, if federal funding is involved, must supply a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) number and confirm they are not debarred or suspended. All equipment must be new and in current production, with used, shopworn, demonstrator, prototype, or discontinued models expressly prohibited. Payment will be processed according to the California Prompt Payment Act, with disbursement occurring within 45 days of invoice receipt or goods acceptance. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the procurement involves 650 bags of specialized insecticide, suggesting a potentially significant contract value. The strict requirements around product specifications, documentation, and vendor qualifications indicate a carefully structured procurement process designed to ensure high-quality, compliant product acquisition for the Japanese Beetle treatment project.