Description
The California Department of Food and Agriculture is seeking a California‑certified small‑business, micro‑business, or DVBE to supply yellow‑panel pest‑control traps for an Asian citrus psyllid monitoring program in Fresno. The solicitation calls for a minimum of 200,000 traps (with an optional additional 200,000) to be delivered “as‑needed” over a one‑year term, with a total contract ceiling of $60,000. All bids must include prepaid freight, FOB Destination, and must meet detailed product specifications (paperboard construction, yellow Pantone #102 surface, non‑drying insect glue, specific markings, and packaging of 200 traps per box). The award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder among eligible California small‑business entities, and a full suite of certifications (CUF, recycled‑content, DARFUR, civil‑rights, GenAI disclosure) is required.
• Minimum quantity: 200,000 yellow panel traps (EA) – up to 400,000 total.
• Contract ceiling: $60,000 total; unit pricing must keep total under this limit.
• Delivery: FOB Destination, prepaid freight, 200 traps per palletized box.
• Eligibility: Only California‑certified SB/MB/DVBE firms; all certifications must be on file by the quote due date.
• Submission: Email‑only quote by 12 PM PT on 7 / 28 / 2026; questions due 7 / 15 / 2026.