California eProcure #26-0005

Daily Refrigerated Transport of Live Irradiated Medfly Pupae from Hawaii to California

This opportunity involves the California Department of Food & Agriculture (CDFA), Pest Detection Emergency Projects Branch, seeking a contractor for the daily transportation of live irradiated Mediterranean fruit fly (Medfly) pupae from Hawaii to California. - Government Buyer: - California Department of Food & Agriculture (CDFA) - Pest Detection Emergency Projects Branch (PDEP) - Office of Grants Administration, Administrative Services Division - Products/Services Requested: - Daily transportation of live irradiated Medfly pupae from the CDFA Fruit Fly Rearing Facility in Waimanalo, Hawaii to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), California - Includes all equipment, support, services, and supplies - Refrigerated ground transport from facility to Honolulu International Airport - Coordination with air carriers for direct, non-stop flights to LAX - Timely delivery by 6:30 a.m. daily, seven days a week - Handling of 8 to 12 labeled cardboard boxes per shipment, each weighing approximately 50 pounds - 24-hour availability for communication - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Refrigerated transport is mandatory - Strict delivery timeline (by 6:30 a.m. daily) - 3% Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation required or incentivized - Contractor responsible for all permits, insurance, and compliance with state requirements - No renewal option; fixed contract term - No specific OEMs or named vendors are identified in the solicitation.

Description

This solicitation is for an agreement where the contractor will provide all necessary equipment, support, services, and supplies to transport live irradiated Mediterranean fruit fly (Medfly) pupae from Hawaii to California. The scope includes labor, equipment, materials, permits, insurance, transportation, and other expenses required by the California Department of Food and Agriculture's Pest Detection Emergency Projects Branch. The contract is a personal services type and involves transporting live irradiated pupae to support pest detection efforts.

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