P25-1434 Wheat Millfeed

The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is issuing an informal competitive RFQ for a blanket purchase order of pesticide‑free wheat millfeed to support the Mediterranean fruit fly (medfly) rearing program at its Hawaii Fruit Fly Rearing Facility. The vendor must provide the full quantity of 5,733 50‑lb bags (≈286,650 lb) on an “as‑needed” basis, ship each order in a 40‑ft container, and meet strict pesticide‑residue specifications. All shipments are FOB Destination; freight must be included in the unit price, and a one‑pound analytical sample for each lot must be sent to CDFA’s Sacramento laboratory before acceptance. The contract runs through 30 June 2027 and will be awarded to the single respondent that meets all requirements and offers the lowest compliant price. • Supply 5,733 bags (≈286,650 lb) of pesticide‑free wheat millfeed, packaged in 50‑lb bags and loaded into 40‑ft containers. • Deliver “as‑needed” to the CDFA Hawaii facility, with each order fulfilled within 30 days of CDFA’s notice; all bags must be ordered by 30 June 2027. • Provide a one‑pound sample of each lot to the CDFA Center for Analytical Chemistry (Sacramento) before acceptance and certify that pesticide residues are below MAPR limits. • Include all mandatory certifications (small‑business, Darfur Act, recycled‑content, etc.) and a detailed price quote (unit price + freight) on official letterhead. • Contract is “All‑or‑None”; the award will go to the single vendor meeting the full quantity and compliance requirements.