California eProcure #RFQ-2026-IDR6-003

Live Fish Bait Procurement for Fishing in the City Events (Mealworms & Nightcrawlers)

The California Department of Fish & Wildlife is seeking suppliers for live fish bait to support its Fishing in the City events for the 2026-2027 period. - Buyer: California Department of Fish & Wildlife, Murrieta office - Products requested: - Live mealworms (fish bait) - Live nightcrawlers (fish bait) - No specific OEMs or brands are named; suppliers must provide new, high-quality live bait meeting detailed specifications - Delivery required to 26229 Jefferson Ave, Murrieta, CA, on various days after order receipt - Blanket purchase order structure; all-inclusive pricing required (F.O.B. Destination, Freight Prepaid) - Award to lowest responsive and responsible bidder - Compliance required with technical specifications, new product condition, and administrative certifications (small business, DVBE, recycled content, Darfur Contracting Act) - No attachments currently provided; specifications referenced in solicitation - Notable requirement: All bait must be new and meet strict quality standards for use in public fishing events

Description

This is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for live fish bait, including mealworms and nightcrawlers, intended for use in the 2026-2027 Fishing in the City events. The procurement is managed by the Department of Fish & Wildlife. The event was published on September 10, 2026, and will close on September 24, 2026. There are no pre-bid conferences or attachments associated with this solicitation. The UNSPSC classification code is 49131505, which relates to fishing and hunting equipment, specifically fishing bait.

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