Treatment Coordinator - Madera County, RFP 26-0015

The California Department of Food and Agriculture is requesting proposals for a Treatment Coordinator position in Madera County under RFP 26-0015, with proposals due June 19, 2026 and written questions due June 10, 2026. A minimum 3% Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation is required; small business preferences of 5% and additional DVBE incentives up to 5% may apply.

The contractor will coordinate area-wide pest management efforts focused on Glassy-winged sharpshooter and Pierce's disease management in commercial grape production. Core responsibilities include developing treatment strategies, coordinating with growers and Pest Control Advisors, managing treatment paperwork and reimbursements, providing grower outreach and education, maintaining communication records, and preparing monthly activity reports and annual summaries. The successful contractor must hold a California Department of Pesticide Regulation Pest Control Advisor license.

The contract runs from July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2029 with no renewal options. Proposals must include detailed cost breakdowns for all three contract years with travel reimbursed at Federal GSA rates. Required insurance includes Commercial General Liability ($1 million per occurrence / $2 million aggregate), Automobile Liability ($1 million combined single limit), Workers' Compensation, and Professional Liability ($1 million per claim / $2 million aggregate).

Evaluation awards points across four categories: Responsiveness of Proposal (50 points), Statement of Understanding (45 points), Qualifications of Personnel (45 points), and Cost (60 points). A minimum score of 98 points is required in the first three categories combined. All bidders must register with SAM.gov and provide a Unique Entity ID. The contract is federally funded and subject to uniform administrative requirements under 2 CFR 200. Estimated team evaluations are scheduled June 25–30, 2026.