RFQ-R2-0627-02_Chopper

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife is soliciting quotes under RFQ-R-0267-02 for the procurement of a new, latest-model chopper to support habitat management and maintenance operations at the Upper Butte Basin Wildlife Area in Butte City, California. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with the possibility of the award being made on an all-or-none basis, by individual group, or by individual line item. Bidders may be eligible for a 5% preference if they are a certified California small business or commit to 25% small business subcontractor participation. The equipment must be delivered within 90 days after receipt of order on a F.O.B. Destination, Freight Prepaid basis, with all shipping costs incorporated into the bid price. Acceptance of the equipment is contingent upon an inspection by a State Auto Inspector at the supplier's place of business, focusing on specification compliance, workmanship, and operational functionality. Required submission documentation includes the State's RFQ form, a California Seller's Permit, the Darfur Contracting Act Certification, a Payee Data Record, and a Bidder Declaration Form. Additionally, bidders must certify postconsumer recycled-content and disclose any use of generative AI in their proposal. All SB and DVBE bidders must also provide a Commercially Useful Function certification. The primary point of contact for this solicitation is Brooke Greer.