RFQ-R5-0627-01, Live Catfish

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife is soliciting bids for the provision of live catfish to support the Urban Angler Program, with the solicitation number 0000039791 and a response deadline of July 29, 2026. The procurement is open to all eligible vendors without specific set-aside requirements, and all proposals must be submitted through the CalE-Procure portal. Bidders are required to complete and submit multiple compliance forms to ensure adherence to state regulations, including the DFW1082 Bidder Declaration, which mandates full disclosure of prime and subcontractor information, certification numbers for minority, small, or disabled veteran-owned businesses, and the percentage of work each party will perform, all certified under penalty of perjury. Additionally, vendors must complete the DFW 1080 Darfur Contracting Act Certification to affirm they are not listed as a “scrutinized” entity under California Public Contract Code § 10476 due to business activities in Sudan, and the STD 204 Payee Data Record to provide accurate tax identification and residency information necessary for state payment processing and 1099 reporting. The CalRecycle Postconsumer Content Certification Form is also required, obligating vendors to certify the minimum percentage of postconsumer recycled content in any packaging or product materials used in fulfilling the contract, in alignment with the State Agency Buy Recycled Campaign and Public Contract Code sections 12205. All bidders must respond to this solicitation by the stated deadline, with Theodore Higbee serving as the primary point of contact for inquiries.