P25-0791 Liquid Lures

The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) has issued a Request for Quote (RFQ) P25-0791 for Liquid Lures, specifically targeting statewide exotic fruit fly detection programs across San Diego County and Santa Monica City. The procurement seeks 100 gallons of Liquid Cuelure Pheromone (in 20 five-gallon plastic containers) and 200 gallons of Liquid Methyl Eugenol (in 40 five-gallon plastic containers). Bidders must submit detailed price quotes on company letterhead with all freight, shipping, and handling charges incorporated into unit pricing. The solicitation requires submission of bid responses by 5:00 PM PT on November 18, 2025, with preliminary questions due by 12:00 PM PT on November 10, 2025. Vendor responses to questions will be published as an addendum on November 14, 2025. Final delivery and acceptance will occur at the Department of Food & Agriculture facility in Spring Valley, CA, with liftgate delivery required and FOB Destination terms. The contract will be awarded on an "All or None" basis, with potential evaluation considering cash discounts and specific submission requirements.

The procurement includes several important set-aside and preference designations, specifically a 5% preference for California Certified Small Businesses and an alternative 5% preference for non-small businesses demonstrating at least 25% California Certified Small Business subcontractor participation. A Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) Incentive Scale is also applicable, with incentive amounts ranging from 1% to 5% based on confirmed DVBE participation levels. All procurement portions are funded by federal funds, necessitating vendors provide a Unique Entity Identification (UEI) number. Bidders must complete and submit several required attachments, including the Bidder Declaration, Recycled Content Certification, Darfur Contracting Act Certification, and GenAI Disclosure. Payment will follow the California Prompt Payment Act, with invoices processed within 45 days of acceptance or invoice receipt. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the procurement involves multiple containers of specialized liquid lures, suggesting a moderate-value contract focused on agricultural pest detection and monitoring.