RFQ-NR24-374 Lumber

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) has issued Request for Quotation (RFQ-NR24-374) for lumber procurement targeting fish passage projects across Trinity County and San Bernardino City. The specific procurement requires 208 2x4x16 #2 Douglas Fir boards, 128 2x6x16 #2 Douglas Fir boards, and 96 2x8x16 #2 Douglas Fir boards, with mandatory delivery within 60 days after order receipt. Bid responses are due on May 9, 2025, before 2:00 PM, with quotes required to remain valid for a minimum of 60 days post-issuance. Evaluation criteria include responsiveness, administrative compliance, technical requirements, and pricing, with the contract to be awarded on an "All or None" basis to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. Bidders must complete several mandatory forms including the Darfur Contracting Act Certification, Payee Data Record Form, and Bidder Declaration Form. The solicitation emphasizes compliance with specific state requirements such as recycled content regulations and Russian sanctions related to international conflicts.

The procurement includes a 5% preference for California-certified small businesses or non-small businesses committing to at least 25% small business subcontractor participation. Potential bidders must provide comprehensive subcontractor details, including name, contact information, California certification numbers, specific work descriptions, and corresponding bid price percentages. Vendors must certify their international business activities and comply with postconsumer recycled-content requirements across various product categories. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the solicitation suggests a moderate-scale procurement focused on supporting fish passage infrastructure projects. The opportunity is open to businesses capable of meeting detailed technical specifications, administrative requirements, and state-mandated certifications, with an emphasis on supporting local and small business participation in state government contracting.