P25-1045 Torula Yeast Pellets

The State of California, Department of Food & Agriculture is seeking a supplier to provide Torula yeast pellets, which are used to capture certain species of exotic fruit flies. The required quantity is 30,000 lbs, with 20,000 lbs needed by 2/28/26 and the remaining 10,000 lbs by 3/31/26. The pellets must be in 50-lb drums with moisture-proof plastic lining. The successful bidder will be required to provide a detailed price quote, including freight and shipping charges. • The contract will be awarded based on the "all or none" principle, where the bidder must provide all the required quantities. • The bidder must comply with the California Small Business and DVBE certification requirements. • The bidder must provide a commercially useful function, as defined in the Military and Veterans Code Section 999. • The contract will be for a fixed price, with payment terms based on the California Prompt Payment Act.