P25-1433 JB Traps (SB Option)

The California Department of Food and Agriculture is seeking a California‑certified small business or DVBE to supply new Japanese Beetle Trap Tops and Catch Cans for statewide pest‑management activities. The award will be “all‑or‑none” for the full quantity of 6,000 trap tops and 6,000 catch cans, with a mandatory sample shipment of 24 units of each item to be delivered between May 19 2026 and June 2 2026. Bidders must provide a complete price quote that includes freight (pre‑paid), all required certifications, and must meet a suite of state‑mandated certifications (CUF, recycled‑content, DARFUR, civil‑rights, etc.). • Eligibility – California‑certified Small Business or Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise; certification must be on file by bid due date. • Scope – 6,000 each of brand‑new trap tops and catch cans; 24 samples of each required for evaluation. • Submission – Email‑only bid (to [email protected], CC Julian Gutierrez) with nine mandatory attachments and UEI. • Timing – Questions due May 7 2026; bid deadline May 18 2026 5 PM PT; samples must arrive May 19‑June 2 2026. • Payment – Prompt‑Payment Act compliance, payment ≤ 45 days after acceptance; cash‑discount field optional but not considered for award.