RFQ-2024-IDR6-009, Live Fish Bait - Blanket PO

The State of California, through the Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW), is issuing a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for a blanket purchase order to procure live fish bait, specifically up to 1,500 individual mealworms and 1,500 individual nightcrawlers. The bait will be used for the 2024-2025 Fishing in the City events. The RFQ establishes a blanket purchase order (BPO) with a term from the date of approval through June 30, 2025. Bidders must provide pricing per item and specify the container size. Responses are due by October 16, 2024, and the award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. The RFQ includes specific requirements related to California certified small business and non-small business subcontractor preferences, as well as Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) incentive information. Bidders must comply with the Darfur Contracting Act and provide a California Seller's Permit number. Additionally, the state has introduced new requirements related to the use of Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) technologies, which must be disclosed by the bidder.

The procurement opportunity is open to all qualified vendors, but includes set-aside designations and preferences for California certified small businesses, non-small businesses, and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises (DVBEs). There is no information provided about any incumbent vendors or current contractors. The RFQ does not specify an award value or budget range, but the total quantities requested are up to 1,500 mealworms and 1,500 nightcrawlers to be delivered or picked up on the dates outlined in the Schedule of Estimated Completion Dates.