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RFQ-R5-0627-02, Catfish

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The California Department of Fish & Wildlife is seeking proposals to provide and deliver live catfish for stocking in urban lakes across counties in Region 5 and Region 6 to support the Fishing in the City program during the months of May through August 2027. The solicitation, identified as RFQ-R5-0627-02 with number 0000039828, was posted on July 20, 2026, with a response deadline of August 4, 2026, at 10:00 PM. The contract is classified under state-level procurement and does not specify a set-aside or NAICS code. All deliveries must occur within California, and the contractor is expected to ensure the live fish meet health and size requirements suitable for urban fishing environments. Point of contact for inquiries and submissions is Roy MacFarland, reachable via email at roy.macfarland@wildlife.ca.gov.

General Info

Provide live catfish for urban lake stocking in California Regions 5 and 6, May–August 2027, per RFQ-R5-0627-02.

Agency

California Department of Fish & WildlifeView Agency

NAICS

112511 - Finfish Farming and Fish HatcheriesView NAICS

Place of Performance

CA, USA

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NONE

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std204.pdf

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DFW1082ext.pdf

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DFW1080ext.pdf

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CalRecycle 74 Postconsumer Recycled-Content Certification Form

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RFQ-R5-0627-02 Catfish Live Channel Catfish Purchase

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AgencyCalifornia Department of Fish & Wildlife
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California Department of Fish & Wildlife
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Provide and delivery for the stocking of live Catfish to urban lakes throughout counties in region 5 and region 6 in support of the Fishing in the City (FIC) Program, May thru August 2027.

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