P25-1430 Cane Sugar

The California Department of Food & Agriculture is seeking a single supplier to provide 3,500 × 50‑lb bags of granulated cane sugar (≈ 175,000 lb) for use in the rearing of Mediterranean Fruit Fly colonies. Deliveries will be made “as‑needed” throughout the contract period, roughly twice a month, with each shipment ranging from 100 to 250 bags and a required lead time of 72 hours from order placement. The award will be “all‑or‑none,” granted to the lowest responsive price bidder, and freight must be included in the unit price (FOB Destination). The contract runs until 30 Jun 2027 or until funding is exhausted. • Total quantity: 3,500 bags of 50‑lb cane sugar (≈ 175 k lb). • Delivery cadence: approx. twice monthly, 100‑250 bags per shipment, ≤ 72 hr lead time. • Pricing: All‑inclusive (product + freight + handling), FOB Destination; award based on lowest price (cash discounts not considered). • Mandatory attachments: Bidder Declaration, CalRecycle certification, Darfur Act certification, GenAI disclosure, seller’s permit, payee data record, detailed quote on letterhead, etc.