RFQ-R5-0627-04, Catfish

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife is seeking quotations for live channel catfish to support its “Fishing in the City” stocking program. Bidders must be California‑registered aquaculturists, provide fish free of disease and invasive species, and deliver freight‑prepaid under FOB Destination terms. The contract anticipates at least 30,000 lb of catfish over its term, with a unit‑price quotation required for each delivery. • Product: Live Ictalurus punctatus (channel catfish) – minimum 30,000 lb total over contract. • Supplier qualifications: California‑registered aquaculturist, disease‑free fish, no out‑of‑state imports, compliance with invasive‑species regulations. • Delivery: FOB Destination, freight prepaid, coordinated with CDFW’s delivery contact (Brian Young). • Mandatory documentation: California Seller’s Permit, Darfur Act certification, Payee Data Record, Bidder Declaration, DVBE and CUF certifications (if applicable), post‑consumer recycled‑content certification. • Small‑business preference: 5 % price preference for California‑certified small businesses or for non‑small businesses that subcontract ≥ 25 % to such firms; optional DVBE incentives.