Description
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife is seeking a supplier to provide Live Sacramento Perch for the Fishing in the City program. The program aims to provide fish for recreational fishing events in the city. The supplier must be a registered aquaculturist in the state of California and must rear the fish in California waters. The fish must be healthy, free of diseases, and meet the specifications outlined in the attachment. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. The supplier must also comply with the California Seller's Permit requirements and provide a Bidder Declaration Form.
• The contract term is not specified, but the delivery schedule is included in the solicitation.
• The fish must be 2 inches to 6 inches in length, with minimal mutilation, malformation, or fin loss.
• The contractor must have Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) monitoring performed at the fish raising facility.
• The contractor must provide quarterly reports showing results of regular testing throughout the duration of the contract.
• The state reserves the right to cancel the contract if the contractor fails to comply with the specifications or if the fish are found to be diseased or in poor health.