RFQ-R5-0625-01, Live Catfish

The state and local contracting opportunity is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) issued by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife for the procurement of live channel catfish to be stocked in urban lakes throughout the state for recreational angling. The RFQ seeks 8,000 pounds of live catfish to be delivered at various locations between September 2024 and December 2024. Responses are due by August 26, 2024, with an extended deadline from the original due date of August 19, 2024. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder meeting the administrative and technical requirements, which include being a California-registered aquaculturist rearing the fish in California waters, as well as complying with various quality, health, and delivery requirements.

The contracting opportunity includes preferences for California certified small businesses and non-small businesses with at least 25% small business subcontractor participation. Additionally, bidders must comply with the Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) program requirements and provide details on any use of Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) technology. The related documents indicate the contract value or budget range is not provided, and no information is given about incumbent vendors or current contractors.