RFQ-R5-0627-04, Catfish

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife is requesting quotations for 8,950 pounds of live channel catfish (Ictalurus punctatus) to stock lakes under the Fishing in the City Program, with quotes due August 19, 2026 at 2:00 PM and opening at 3:00 PM the same day.

Contractors must be California Registered Aquaculturists and rear fish in California waters in compliance with state regulations. A 5% preference applies to California Certified Small Businesses or non-small businesses committing to at least 25% California certified small business subcontractor participation. A Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise incentive of 3 to 5% is available based on confirmed DVBE participation levels. The State reserves the right to cancel the contract in part or in total upon discovery of diseases listed in Section 245, Title 14, California Code of Regulations, or if fish are deemed unsuitable for release into recreational fisheries.

Pricing must be quoted on an F.O.B. Destination, Freight Prepaid basis, with all shipping charges incorporated into the unit price and no additional fees permitted after award. The State anticipates purchasing no less than 30,000 pounds of channel catfish during the term of the agreement but makes no guarantee that purchases will exceed this amount. The delivery schedule is tentative and subject to modification by the State.

Award goes to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder meeting all administrative and technical requirements. Required submissions include the Darfur Contracting Act Certification Form, Payee Data Record Form (STD. 204), Bidder Declaration Form, Postconsumer-Content Certification Form, and the Commercially Useful Function Certification if applicable. No formal bidders' conference or site visit is required.