RFQ-RX-0625-01, Scissor Lift

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife is seeking to procure a 19-foot scissor lift for the Noname Hatchery to support facility operations, maintenance, and critical Chinook salmon spawning activities. The Request for Quotation (RFQ-RX-0625-01) requires a scissor lift with a working height between 25-30 feet and a platform height between 18-21 feet, meeting specific performance and dimensional specifications. Potential bidders must submit their quotes by 2:00 PM on April 25, 2025, with quote opening scheduled for 3:00 PM the same day. Delivery is mandated within 60 days after order receipt to the department's Rancho Cordova facility. Bidders must submit multiple required forms, including a Darfur Contracting Act Certification, Bidder Declaration, Payee Data Record, and a new Generative AI Disclosure form (STD 1000). Questions from potential vendors are due by April 4, 2025, with official responses to be provided by April 10, 2025. The award will be made on an "all or none" basis to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder meeting all specified requirements.

The procurement includes provisions for small business preferences and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) incentives, with a 5% small business preference and DVBE incentive ranges from 3-5% based on participation levels. Bidders must complete several mandatory certifications, including the CalRecycle 74 form for postconsumer recycled content and the Darfur Contracting Act Certification, which requires companies to disclose their business activities outside the United States. The RFQ allows for subcontractor participation, with bidders required to detail specific work elements and subcontractor information using the DFW 1082 form. Pricing must be F.O.B. Destination, Freight Prepaid, with all costs included in the quoted price. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the procurement is for a single scissor lift to be used in hatchery operations. Potential bidders must provide comprehensive documentation, including seller's permit, tax identification, and residency status information, to be considered for the contract.