RFQ-2026-IDR6-001, Pheasants

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife is requesting quotations for 935 live, healthy, male-only ring-neck pheasants for eight upland game bird hunt events scheduled between November 2026 and January 2027 under RFQ-2026-IDR6-001, with bids due August 17, 2026 at 2:00 PM. A 5% preference applies to California Certified Small Businesses or non-small businesses committing at least 25% subcontractor participation to certified small businesses.

Pheasants must be sixteen weeks old at delivery, feature normal feathering with tails at least 16 inches in length, and be delivered in crates containing no more than eight birds per crate. Staggered pickup dates range from November 7, 2026, through January 9, 2027. All pricing must be quoted on an F.O.B. Destination, Freight Prepaid basis, with all shipping charges incorporated into the unit price and no additional fees permitted after award.

Award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder on an all-or-none basis, by individual group, or by individual line item, as deemed in the state's best interest. Quotes must remain valid for a minimum of 60 days after issuance. Bidders must complete the Darfur Contracting Act Certification Form (DFW 1080), Payee Data Record Form (STD 204), Bidder Declaration Form (DFW 1082), and applicable Commercially Useful Function Certification. The contract is funded through the department's Upland Game Bird account under Fish and Game Code Section 3684.

Written questions are due by 2:00 PM on August 7, 2026. Responses must be submitted at the California Department of Fish and Wildlife office, 3602 Inland Empire Boulevard, Suite C-220, Ontario, CA 91764. No site visit or bidders conference is scheduled.