RFQ-WLB-25-L-0018

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (DFW) has issued Request for Quotation (RFQ) WLB-25-L-0018 for the procurement of 33 canvas photo prints intended for display in conference rooms across multiple locations. Each print shall consist of a 1.5-inch wrapped canvas with mirrored edges and either satin or semi-gloss coating, with final dimensions ranging from 8x10 inches to 24x36 inches and featuring landscape, wildlife, and people photography from various photographers. The solicitation requires bidders to submit sealed bids by February 5, 2026, at 2:00 PM, with quote opening at 3:00 PM the same day, and delivery must be completed by March 2, 2026, within 30 days of order receipt. Pricing must be quoted on an F.O.B. Destination, Freight Prepaid basis with all shipping charges incorporated into unit and total prices, and all quotes must remain valid for a minimum of 60 days from issuance. The State will evaluate bids on an all-or-none basis, by individual group, or by individual line item, awarding to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with cash discounts not considered in the evaluation process. Bidders must submit responses on the State's RFQ form either by sealed mail or email, contact Kenneth P. Lu to schedule delivery, provide a California seller's permit number, and complete all required certifications including the Darfur Contracting Act Certification Form (DFW 1080), Payee Data Record Form (STD 204), Bidder Declaration Form (DFW 1082), and Postconsumer-Content Certification Form (CalRecycle 74).

A 5% price preference is available to California-certified small businesses or non-small businesses demonstrating at least 25% small business subcontractor participation, and bidders must demonstrate compliance with a 3% Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation requirement as part of the contract award conditions. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the solicitation documents, and no specific budget range or estimated award value is disclosed, though the procurement appears to be a relatively modest goods purchase based on the quantity and nature of items requested. Bidders must comply with California's State Agency Buy Recycled Campaign (SABRC) and certify the postconsumer recycled content of materials used in the canvas prints, with certification requirements established under Public Contract Code sections 12205 and 12209. All bidders must provide comprehensive documentation including entity type classification, Tax Identification Numbers, and certification under penalty of perjury regarding international business activities as defined under Public Contract Code Section 10476. Failure to include required certifications with proper signatures or initials will result in automatic disqualification from consideration.