RFQ-2026-IDR6-003, live fish bait - Blanket PO

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife is requesting quotations for live mealworms and nightcrawlers to support the 2026–2027 Fishing in the City events under RFQ-2026-IDR6-003, a blanket purchase order with responses due by 2:00 PM on September 24, 2026.

A 5% preference is available to California certified small businesses or non-small businesses committing to 25% California certified small business subcontractor participation. A separate 5% Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) incentive is available based on confirmed DVBE participation levels. All bidders must provide California seller's permit and complete mandatory certification forms, including the Bidder Declaration Form (DFW 1082), Darfur Contracting Act Certification Form (DFW 1080), Payee Data Record Form (STD. 204), and Postconsumer-Content Certification Form (CalRecycle 74).

The scope calls for up to 1,825 individual mealworms and up to 1,825 individual nightcrawlers, packaged in containers holding 25 to 75 worms per container, live upon delivery or pickup. The Department will arrange pickup at 26229 Jefferson Ave, Murrieta, CA 92562, or the contractor may deliver if within 60 miles of this location. Bait must be available for shipment within 2 days of Department request. Delivery windows span November 12, 2026, through June 8, 2027, with the blanket purchase order term extending through June 30, 2027.

Pricing must be quoted on an all-inclusive, F.O.B. Destination, Freight Prepaid basis with no additional charges permitted after award. Quotes must remain valid for a minimum of 60 days after issuance. The State will award on an "All or None" basis, by individual group, or by individual line item at its discretion to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. Written questions are due by 2:00 PM on September 17, 2026, with responses provided by 5:00 PM on September 18, 2026. Quote opening occurs at 3:00 PM on September 24, 2026.