P26-0068 Torula Yeast

The California Department of Food and Agriculture is requesting quotes for Torula Yeast, a component of Medfly larval diet, under informal competitive RFQ P26-0068, with quotes due August 4, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. PT and questions due July 21, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. PT. Bidders may claim California Certified Small Business preference (5 percent), DVBE participation incentive, or demonstrate non-small business status with at least 25 percent small business subcontractor participation.

The procurement calls for 40,000 pounds of food-grade, inactive Torula Dried Yeast Type B packaged in 50-pound bags, with an additional 40,000 pounds to be requested approximately six months later. The yeast must meet specified ash content and bacterial count standards and include a Certificate of Analysis with each shipment. The scope also includes several ancillary categories: water-based paint with post-consumer content, recycled antifreeze, retreaded tires, tire-derived products, metal products, building finishes, carpet, erosion control products, textiles, and pavement surfacing materials.

Delivery is FOB Destination to the CDFA facility in Waimanalo, Hawaii (41-650 Waikupanaha Street, Waimanalo, HI 96795), with deliverables expected within 45 calendar days of award. Shipment shall be made in a 40-foot container per CDFA specifications. Submissions must be received via email to CDFA.Acquisitions@cdfa.ca.gov with a copy to Julian.Gutierrez@cdfa.ca.gov. Vendors must provide a California Seller's Permit number and, if any portion is federally funded, a Unique Entity Identification (UEI) number and confirmation of non-debarred status. Bidders must complete the Darfur Contracting Act certification if they conducted business outside the United States within the previous three years. Disclosure of any Generative Artificial Intelligence use that materially impacts State system functionality, risk, or contract performance is required; failure to disclose may result in disqualification.