NCR-HQ-RFQ-26-E0006 Live Sacramento Perch

Solicitation NCR-HQ-RFQ-26-E0006 is a request for quotations issued by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife for the procurement of 3,000 live Sacramento Perch. The contract requires the provider to be a State of California Registered Aquaculturist, with fish reared in California waters according to Section 171, Title 14, CA Code of Regulations. Deliverables must meet specific sizing requirements, with a desired length of 2 to 4 inches and a minimum length of 1.5 inches. Delivery is scheduled for locations including Granite Regional Park and Howe Community Park, with the State reserving the right to move sites within 15 miles of the original location. The award will be granted to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with the possibility of an all-or-none award, by group, or by individual line item. Bidders must submit a comprehensive package including the Payee Data Record Form, Bidder Declaration Form, Postconsumer-Content Certification, and a California Seller's Permit. Strict quality standards are in place, and shipments may be rejected if fish are diseased, in poor health, or if aquatic invasive species such as Quagga or Zebra mussels are detected. The solicitation includes a 5 percent small business preference and a DVBE incentive, though DVBE program requirements are waived. Responses are due by November 5, 2026.