RFQ-2025-IDR6-004, Live Fish Bait - Blanket PO

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) has issued Request for Quotation RFQ-2025-IDR6-004 for a Blanket Purchase Order (BPO) to procure live fish bait for Fishing in the City events in Riverside County. The procurement seeks up to 1,650 individual mealworms and 1,650 individual nightcrawlers, to be delivered or picked up at 26229 Jefferson Ave, Murrieta, CA 92562 between November 2025 and June 2026. Bait must be live and packaged in containers of 25-75 worms, with the contract term running through June 30, 2026. The RFQ is due on October 10, 2025, with quote responses required by 2:00 PM and quote opening scheduled for 3:00 PM the same day. Award will be made on an "All or None" basis to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with F.O.B. Destination, Freight Prepaid terms and no additional charges permitted after award. The procurement includes a 5% preference for California certified small businesses and requires compliance with various state regulations.

The solicitation includes several set-aside and compliance requirements that may impact potential bidders. Vendors must complete the Darfur Contracting Act Certification, Bidder Declaration form, Payee Data Record, and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) documentation. There are specific provisions for DVBE participation and postconsumer recycled-content requirements across product categories. The procurement includes compliance with Executive Order N-6-22 regarding Russian sanctions and requires disclosure of generative AI usage. Potential bidders must provide comprehensive documentation including tax identification, entity classification, and residency status. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the procurement appears to be for a relatively small-scale, time-limited contract focused on supplying live bait for local fishing events. Vendors must be prepared to meet strict state-level administrative and compliance requirements to be considered for the award.