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P26-0118 Pure Cane Sugar (SB Option)

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P26-0118State & Local

Response Deadline08/13/2026, 01:00:00 AM UTC

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The California Department of Food and Agriculture is seeking granulated pure cane sugar for use in preparing diet material for sterile fruit flies, as outlined in solicitation P26-0118. This solicitation, posted on July 24, 2026, has a response deadline of August 13, 2026, and is categorized as a state, local, or educational government procurement. The sugar must meet specific quality standards to ensure the effectiveness of sterile insect technique programs, which are critical for pest control and agricultural protection within California. All deliveries and performance are expected to occur within the state of California. Primary contact for inquiries and submissions is Julian Gutierrez, reachable at julian.gutierrez@cdfa.ca.gov. The solicitation does not specify a set-aside classification or NAICS code, indicating it is open to general vendors capable of supplying certified pure cane sugar in granulated form. Interested parties must respond through the official California eProcurement portal at the provided URL before the deadline to be considered for award.

General Info

California seeks granulated pure cane sugar for sterile fruit fly program by August 13, 2026.

Agency

California Department of Food & AgricultureView Agency

NAICS

311314 - Cane Sugar ManufacturingView NAICS

Place of Performance

CA, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

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P26-0118_RFQ_(SB_Option).pdf

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Timeline

PhaseSolicitation

PostedJul 24

Solicitation

Response DeadlineAug 13

Submission deadline

Response Deadline

08/13/2026, 01:00:00 AM UTCin 18 days

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AgencyCalifornia Department of Food & Agriculture

Contacts1 person available

OfficeN/A

Organization / Agency

California Department of Food & Agriculture

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Office AddressN/A

Contacts

Julian Gutierrez

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Full Description

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Granulated Pure Cane Sugar is required to prepare diet material for sterile fruit flies.

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