P25-1045 Torula Yeast Pellets

The State of California is issuing an Informal Competitive Request for Quotation (RFQ) for the procurement of Torula Yeast Pellets under solicitation number P25-1045, posted on January 23, 2026, with a submission deadline of February 13, 2026. The torula yeast pellets are specialized agricultural inputs designed to capture certain species of exotic fruit flies as part of the state's pest management and exotic species monitoring operations. The RFQ solicits competitive quotations from qualified vendors for the supply of these pellets, with specific quantities and delivery schedules to be determined based on the state's operational requirements for ongoing exotic fruit fly management programs. Prospective vendors are expected to provide competitive pricing proposals on either a per-unit or per-order basis, with complete submission requirements and compliance details outlined in the full RFQ documentation. Key procurement details including minimum order quantities, delivery locations, payment terms, contract duration, and any additional technical specifications should be confirmed within the complete RFQ documentation to ensure bidders understand the full scope and timeline for vendor selection.

The RFQ appears to be open to eligible California vendors without noted specific set-aside restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises or other restricted categories of organizations. No incumbent vendors or current contractors have been identified in the available procurement materials. The procurement is supported by State of California budget allocations designated for agricultural and environmental pest management operations, though specific award values or budget ranges have not been disclosed in the summarized documentation. Interested vendors should consult the complete RFQ documentation, including the Specifications.pdf and Informal_Competitive_RFQ documents, to obtain detailed information regarding evaluation criteria, technical requirements, and any other conditions that may affect their bid submissions or contract award eligibility.