SB ONLY* P24-0279 Yellow Panel Traps

The state and local contracting opportunity is for the procurement of yellow panel traps needed for Asian citrus psyllid trapping programs in the state of California. The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is seeking to purchase 200,000 yellow panel traps, with the ability to purchase an additional 200,000 traps as needed, through a one-time acquisition utilizing the Small Business (SB)/Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) Option. The traps must meet specific technical requirements outlined in the solicitation, including dimensions, materials, and packaging specifications. The resulting contract will be a Term Purchase Order to be ordered on an "as needed basis" from September 1, 2024 through August 31, 2025, or until funds have been expended. Submissions must be received by August 23, 2024 at 5:00 PM PT, and award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder meeting all administrative and technical requirements, terms, and conditions.

The contract opportunity is designated as SB ONLY, restricting competition to small businesses only. No information is provided regarding any incumbent vendors or current contractors. The total budget for the contract is not to exceed $99,999, and pricing must be all-inclusive. The solicitation also includes various certifications and compliance requirements, such as the Commercially Useful Function (CUF) Statement, Bidder Declaration, Recycled Content Certification, and Darfur Contracting Act Certification. Additionally, the solicitation outlines provisions related to the California Civil Rights Laws and Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) disclosure.