P26-0038 Yellow Panel Traps (Fresno)

The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) Acquisitions Office is requesting quotes on 200,000 yellow panel traps for Asian citrus psyllid trapping programs under RFQ P26-0038 (Small Business Option), with responses due July 28, 2026 at 12:00 PM PT. This solicitation is limited to certified Small Businesses (SB) or Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises (DVBE) and carries a commercially useful function requirement per Government Code Section 14837.

The traps must be constructed to detailed specifications: 24-point paper board stock with polyethylene coating on both sides, 9"x11" with four appendages and pre-punched quarter-inch holes. The white interior (Side A) requires printed fields for trap number, date, and initials in black lettering. The yellow exterior (Side B) must be colored Pantone Matching System #102, display a grid pattern with white appendages and gray text reading "GOVERNMENT INSECT TRAP — DO NOT DISTURB," and maintain color for at least one month. Non-drying insect glue must be applied evenly at 7–8 grams per trap with a 1-inch adhesive-free border around all edges and perforations. Traps shall be packaged 200 units per cardboard container, stacked, and palletized. The vendor is responsible for freight charges on any rejected boxes due to damage or non-compliance.

The total budgeted amount not to exceed is $60,000. The CDFA will order a minimum of 200,000 traps with the ability to purchase an additional 200,000 traps at the same quoted rates at desired monthly volumes of 16,000 to 32,000 units. The resulting contract is a Term Purchase Order effective August 5, 2026 through July 31, 2027, or until funds are expended. Delivery shall be made to CDFA, 2895 N. Larkin Avenue, Suite B, Fresno, California 93727. Pricing must be all-inclusive of freight, shipping, and handling with FOB Destination and freight prepaid. Federal funding is indicated; bidders must obtain and maintain an active UEI number if not already registered in SAM. Questions are due July 15, 2026, with answers published via addendum on July 22, 2026. Award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder meeting all administrative and technical requirements.