California eProcure #RFQ-R5-0627-02

California Department of Fish & Wildlife Solicits Live Channel Catfish for Urban Lake Stocking

The California Department of Fish & Wildlife is seeking a supplier for the provision and delivery of 15,250 live Channel Catfish (Ictalurus punctatus) to urban lakes in Los Angeles, San Diego, San Bernardino, and Orange counties as part of the Fishing in the City Program. - Government Buyer: - California Department of Fish & Wildlife - Contact: Brian Young - Products/Services Requested: - 15,250 live Channel Catfish (Ictalurus punctatus) - Must meet detailed minimum specifications (see Attachment 1) - All fish and equipment must be new and current production - No used or discontinued stock accepted - Delivery & Performance Requirements: - Delivery scheduled from May through August, with specific dates and locations provided in Attachment 3 - Supplier must be a California Registered Aquaculturist - Compliance with strict health, transport, and invasive species regulations - All shipping charges included (F.O.B. Destination, Freight Prepaid) - Delivery must be coordinated with the designated contact and occur during specified hours - Provisions for rescheduling deliveries with advance notice - Notable Requirements: - Preference for California certified small businesses and disabled veteran business enterprises - Compliance with recycled-content certification - Award to lowest responsive and responsible bidder - 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. It seeks suppliers to provide and deliver live Channel Catfish for stocking urban lakes throughout counties in regions 5 and 6. The stocking supports the Fishing in the City (FIC) Program, scheduled from May through August 2027. The solicitation includes detailed specifications and delivery schedules, and quotes must be valid for at least 60 days after issuance.

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