RFQ-2026-IDR6-003, live fish bait - Blanket PO

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife is seeking a vendor to provide live bait—specifically 1,825 mealworms and 1,825 nightcrawlers—under a blanket purchase order (BPO) that runs through 30 June 2027. The bait must be alive at delivery, packaged in containers of 25‑75 insects, and delivered on a pre‑approved schedule. The solicitation includes small‑business and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) preference incentives, mandatory recycled‑content certification, and compliance with the Darfur Contracting Act. • Supply up to 1,825 live mealworms and 1,825 live nightcrawlers (total 3,650 units) across multiple delivery dates from November 2026 to June 2027. • Packaging: 25‑75 insects per container; items must be alive at the time of delivery/pick‑up. • Delivery/pick‑up at 26229 Jefferson Ave, Murrieta, CA 92562 (or within 60 mi); business hours 9 AM‑3 PM, FOB Destination with freight prepaid. • Small‑business (5 % preference) or non‑small‑business with ≥ 25 % California‑certified SB subcontracting; up to 5 % DVBE incentive possible. • Mandatory attachments: Bidder Declaration, Darfur Certification, Payee Data Record, Post‑consumer Recycled‑Content Certification, and DVBE declarations (if applicable).