California eProcure #P25-1724

California Department of Food & Agriculture Solicits 2,500 kg Powdered Agar Agar for Fruit Fly Diet Production

The California Department of Food & Agriculture is seeking bids for the supply and delivery of 2,500 kilograms of powdered agar agar for use in sterile fruit fly diet production. - Government Buyer: - California Department of Food & Agriculture (CDFA) - Products Requested: - 2,500 kg of powdered agar agar (USP, NF grade) - Must meet strict specifications: - Derived from Pterocladium, Gelidium, or Gracilaria confervoides seaweed - Maximum 6.5% total ash, 0.5% acid-insoluble ash - Minimum gel strength of 900g - Specific particle size and low microbial content - Packaging: - Heavy polyethylene inner bags inside fiberboard/cardboard drums or boxes - Each container labeled with product name, lot number, net weight, and vendor name - Delivery: - Single shipment of all 2,500 kg - Requires truck with lift gate and pallet jack - Delivery to CDFA facility in Los Alamitos, CA - Notable Requirements: - All-or-none solicitation (must supply entire quantity) - Preferences for California-certified small businesses and disabled veteran business enterprises - Compliance with California state regulations and recycled content requirements - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation

Description

This solicitation is for the procurement of 2,500 kilograms of powdered agar agar required to produce sterile fruit fly diet material. The agar must meet specific quality standards including gel strength, particle size, and microbial content, and must be delivered in one shipment. Delivery requires a truck with a lift gate and pallet jack, and final delivery, inspection, and acceptance will be at the Department of Food & Agriculture in Los Alamitos, CA. The solicitation emphasizes FOB Destination shipping and includes detailed bid requirements and specifications.

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