P26-0683 - RFQ LAB SUPPLIES

The California Department of Food and Agriculture is soliciting quotes under solicitation P26-0683 for laboratory supplies and reagents to support Plant Pest Diagnostics, specifically for Sudden Oak Death and Phytosanitary ELISA testing. The contract is structured as a term purchase order from January 2, 2027, to January 1, 2028, with orders placed on an as-needed basis. Required deliverables include glassware such as test tubes and beakers, various paper products including general purpose wipes and tissues, and plastic products such as containers and office supplies. All materials must be delivered to the Department of Food and Agriculture in Sacramento, California, specifically to the attention of Aylmer Guillen. This informal competitive solicitation for non-IT goods emphasizes sustainability and socioeconomic preferences. Bidders may claim a 5% preference for certified Small Business or Microbusiness status, and a DVBE Incentive Scale is applied based on participation levels. All certified small businesses, microbusinesses, and disabled veteran business enterprises must perform a commercially useful function. Required submission documents include a detailed quote on company letterhead, a bidder declaration, recycling content certification, and a Darfur Contracting Act statement. Additionally, bidders must disclose the use of Generative Artificial Intelligence to avoid disqualification and certify compliance with non-discrimination and National Labor Relations Board requirements.