RFQ-NUTRIA-0625-01, UTV Trailer

This state and local contracting opportunity is for the procurement of a UTV (Utility Terrain Vehicle) trailer by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) in Sacramento County. The trailer must meet specific requirements outlined in the Request for Quotation (RFQ), including dimensions, Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR), axles, coupler, jack, flooring, lighting, tie-down points, spare tire, and an integrated ramp gate. The contract will be awarded on an "All or None" basis, by individual group, or by individual line item, to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder meeting the RFQ requirements. The RFQ has a due date of October 3, 2024, with the delivery of the trailer required by January 3, 2025, 90 days After Receipt of Order (ARO).

The RFQ includes preferences for California certified small businesses and non-small businesses with at least 25% small business subcontractor participation, as required by California Government Code Section 14838 et seq. There is also a Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) incentive, but no DVBE participation goal. Bidders must comply with the Darfur Contracting Act, provide a California Seller's Permit, and complete several forms, including the Payee Data Record, Bidder Declaration, and Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) Disclosure and Factsheet. The contract value is not specified, but the RFQ outlines pricing terms, with taxes and fees to be included in the total cost.