P26-0118 Pure Cane Sugar (SB Option)

The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is requesting quotes for 57,600 pounds of granulated pure cane sugar delivered in 25-pound bags via an SB/DVBE Option solicitation (P26-0118), with quotes due August 12, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. PT. This procurement is restricted to vendors certified by California as a small business or disabled veteran business enterprise prior to the quote submission deadline; protest provisions and SB preferences do not apply to this restricted option.

The material will support preparation of diet for sterile fruit flies. Delivery is monthly in quantities of 192 bags (4,800 pounds) on the second Tuesday of each month through June 30, 2027 to the CDFA facility at 3802 Constitution Avenue, Los Alamitos, California. The contractor must provide a delivery truck equipped with a lift gate and pallet jack for offloading.

All pricing must be all-inclusive and incorporate freight, shipping, and handling charges under FOB Destination terms with freight prepaid by the contractor. Submissions must be made on company letterhead via email to CDFA.Acquisitions@CDFA.CA.GOV. Award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder meeting all administrative and technical requirements on an all-or-none basis. Bidders must perform a Commercially Useful Function as defined by Government Code Section 14837 and submit the Commercially Useful Function Statement, Bidder Declaration, Recycled Content Certification, Darfur Contracting Act Certification, and Payee Data Record (STD Form 204). Questions are due July 30, 2026. Payment follows the California Prompt Payment Act with invoices due within 45 days of goods acceptance.