RFQ NCR-HQ-RFQ-24-E0007 Live Sacramento Perch

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) has issued a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for the purchase of 3,000 live Sacramento Perch (Archoplites interruptus) to be used for its Fishing in the City (FIC) program. The fish will be delivered across multiple locations in the Sacramento area over several dates in December 2024 and January 2025, as detailed in the attached Delivery Locations and Schedule. The RFQ outlines specific requirements for the fish, including size, health, and freedom from aquatic invasive species, as well as requirements for the contractor, such as being a registered aquaculturist in California and adhering to state regulations. Responses must be submitted by 2:00 PM on November 14, 2024, and the contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder on an "All or None" basis.

The RFQ includes a 5% preference for California certified small businesses or non-small businesses with at least 25% small business subcontractor participation. Bidders are also required to complete a Darfur Contracting Act Certification and a Postconsumer Recycled-Content Certification form. The contract will be funded by the state, and the estimated value is not provided. There is no information on any incumbent vendors or current contractors for this specific opportunity.