RFQ 24-136 Fillmore Hatchery Trout Eggs

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) is seeking to procure 750,000 live domestic trout eggs (Triploid Rainbow) for the Fillmore Hatchery through Request for Quotation (RFQ) 24-136, with the primary objective of meeting mandated trout production goals for Southern California. The solicitation was released on March 13, 2025, with quotes due by March 27, 2025, at 2:00 PM, and bids will be opened at 3:00 PM the same day. The deliverables include new, latest-model trout eggs with a minimum fertility rate of 95%, to be delivered by August 22, 2025, with final receipt completed by September 30, 2025. The contract will be awarded on an "All or None" basis to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder meeting all administrative and technical requirements. Key evaluation criteria include administrative compliance, technical requirements, and price, with specific attention to the eggs' quality, origin, and ability to meet production goals.

The procurement includes several set-aside and preference provisions, notably a 5% preference for California-certified small businesses and opportunities for Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation. Bidders must possess a California seller's permit and complete various mandatory forms, including the Darfur Contracting Act Certification and a Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) Reporting and Factsheet. While no specific incumbent vendor is mentioned, the solicitation emphasizes strict compliance with state procurement regulations, including recycled content requirements and extensive reporting mechanisms. Bidders must disclose their international business activities and certify compliance with state contracting laws. Although a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the procurement is for a critical state fish production program, suggesting significant importance to the California Department of Fish and Wildlife's operational capabilities in the Southern California region.