P25-1431 Corn Cob Grit

The California Department of Food & Agriculture (CDFA) is issuing an informal competitive RFQ for 280,000 lb of corn cob grit (Diamond Cut, dust‑free) to be used in the larval rearing diet of the Mediterranean Fruit Fly. The product must be delivered in 40‑lb or 50‑lb bags, with a minimum monthly order of 40,000 lb, FOB destination to a facility in Waimanalo, Hawaii. Bids are due by 5 PM PT on 29 April 2026, and the contract will run until 30 June 2027 (or until funds are exhausted). The award will be “all‑or‑none,” meaning the entire quantity must be supplied by a single vendor, and the lowest total price (including freight) will be selected. Small‑business preferences and recycled‑content certification are required. • Commodity: Corn Cob Grit #2040 – Diamond Cut, dust‑free, 40‑lb or 50‑lb bags (280,000 lb total). • Delivery: FOB Destination to CDFA’s Hawaii site; freight must be included in unit price. • Contract terms: Term purchase order, minimum 40,000 lb per month, contract expires 30 June 2027. • Evaluation: Lowest total price wins; cash discounts are not considered. • Mandatory attachments: Bidder Declaration, Recycling Content Certification, Darfur Act certification, GenAI disclosure, seller’s permit, Payee Data Record, detailed price quote.