RFQ-R1-0626-02, Brush Chipper

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife issued Request for Quotation RFQ-R1-0626-02 on May 19, 2026, with a response deadline of June 2, 2026, seeking quotations for the procurement of a single brush chipper unit to support critical fuel reduction projects across the state. The brush chipper will be used to accomplish essential fuel reduction initiatives related to wildfire prevention and forest management. Bidders must submit pricing on a firm, fixed-price basis and meet all technical specifications and qualification requirements outlined in the RFQ documents. The contract will be awarded to the responsive and responsible bidder offering the best value to the state, with contract terms and any renewal or extension options contingent upon the specifications in the final awarded agreement and the state's operational needs for the equipment. The procurement is funded through the California Department of Fish and Wildlife's operational budget allocated for equipment and capital purchases. All submissions must include completed documentation demonstrating bidder qualifications and compliance with state procurement requirements.

Bidders are permitted to hold minority business, small business, or disabled veteran business enterprise certifications, and the solicitation documents require submission of a Bidder Declaration form identifying any such certifications and listing any subcontractors that will be utilized on the project along with their corresponding work percentages and certification statuses. All bidders must complete and submit the California Department of Finance Payee Data Record (STD 204) form to provide tax identification and payee information necessary for state payment processing, the Darfur Contracting Act Certification form to certify compliance regarding international business operations, and the Postconsumer Recycled-Content Certification form to certify recycled-content percentages in products being supplied, as applicable. The RFQ documents do not identify any incumbent contractors, existing infrastructure requirements for integration, or specific award values or budget ranges. Bidders should note that applications will be automatically disqualified if required certification forms are not properly completed and submitted with the proposal.