Description
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife is seeking a qualified vendor to supply 2,005 live male Ring‑Neck pheasants, at least 16 weeks old, for use in its upland game program’s special pheasant hunts during FY 2026/27. The contract is structured as a series of deliveries to multiple field locations throughout late 2026 and early 2027, with all freight prepaid and delivered F.O.B. destination. Vendors must provide required certifications (Darfur Act, Payee Data Record, Bidder Declaration, DVBE, CalRecycle, CUF, and any applicable small‑business preference) and must hold a valid California seller’s permit.
• Supply 2,005 live male Ring‑Neck pheasants (minimum 16 weeks old) in crates of ≤ 8 birds, meeting health and physical condition specifications.
• Follow a detailed delivery schedule (25‑plus delivery dates from early October 2026 to February 2027) to specified hunting locations; freight is prepaid and included in the unit price.
• Submit a complete quotation by 2:00 PM on May 11 2026, together with all required certifications and a valid seller’s permit; questions due by April 29 2026.
• No female birds will be accepted; the State reserves the right to inspect and reject any non‑conforming birds at delivery.