P26-0126A

The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is requesting quotations for 250 cases of cotton plugs under informal RFQ P26-0126A, with quotations due September 29, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. PT and physical samples due at the Anaheim office by October 9, 2026 at 4:00 p.m.

Bidders may claim a 5% preference as California Certified Small Businesses, Non-Small Businesses with 25% certified small business subcontractor participation, or Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises (DVBE). The award will be made on an "All or None" basis to a single responsible bidder.

The scope specifies 250 cases, each containing 8,000 plugs (2 bags of 4,000 plugs per bag). Cotton plugs must measure 1/2 inch diameter by 1 inch long, braided in rolls with shape retained by rayon threads, and sealed with cross ties. Plugs must successfully fit in bait hangers with no loose fittings and absorb 5 milliliters of liquid lures (Methyl-eugenol and Cue-lure formulations), with a minimum passing threshold of 95 percent on both assessments. Bidders must submit two samples totaling 200 samples, delivered between September 25 and October 9, 2026 to 2423 E. Winston Road, Anaheim, CA 92806.

Pricing must be submitted on company letterhead and include all freight, shipping, and handling charges in the unit price with FOB Destination terms. Payment will be made in accordance with the California Prompt Payment Act within 45 days of invoice receipt or goods acceptance, whichever is later. The State will fund the procurement entirely with California funds, not federal funding.

All bidders must submit the Bidder Declaration Form GSPD-05-105, a Recycled Content Certification, a Darfur Contracting Act Certification, and a Payee Data Record (if not on file). The State reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive immaterial deviations. An addendum clarifying product specifications and deadlines was issued September 22, 2026.