California eProcure #RFQ-2026-CR4-GBH-001

Procurement of 2,005 Live Male Ringneck Pheasants for Upland Game Hunts

The California Department of Fish & Wildlife is seeking bids for the supply and delivery of 2,005 live male Ringneck Pheasants for use in upland game program special hunts during the 2026/27 fiscal year. - Government Buyer: - California Department of Fish & Wildlife (primary) - Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) involved for recycled content certification - Products/Services Requested: - 2,005 live male Ringneck Pheasants, minimum 16 weeks old - Subspecies: Chinese (Phasianus colchicus torquantus), Mongolian (Phasianus colchicus mongolicus), or Chinese-Mongolian cross - Requirements: Normal feathering, tails longer than 16 inches, free from malformation, no debeaking or permanent mutilation - Packaging: Delivered in crates (max 8 pheasants per crate, minimum crate size 18x36x8 inches) - Only live, unsoiled male pheasants accepted; no payment for females - Compliance with state-mandated recycled content certification for applicable product categories (CalRecycle) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Strict health, age, and physical requirements for pheasants - Delivery to multiple California locations according to a detailed schedule between October 2026 and February 2027 - Small business preference and subcontractor participation encouraged - Compliance with California regulations, including non-discrimination and Darfur Contracting Act - Recycled content certification required for certain product categories - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation

Description

This solicitation is a request for quotation (RFQ) issued by the California Department of Fish & Wildlife for the purchase of 2,005 male 16-week-old ring necked pheasants. These pheasants are intended for use in upland game program special pheasant hunts during the fiscal year 2026/27. The procurement includes detailed specifications for the pheasants, delivery schedules, and compliance requirements. The event is posted on the California eProcure system and closes on May 11, 2026.

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