Live Channel Catfish for Fish Stocking

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife is seeking 5,500 pounds of live channel catfish for stocking events at lakes and parks in Riverside and San Bernardino Counties.

California > Department of Fish and Wildlife


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0000040891
Nov 25, 2026 10:00 PM
Nov 10, 2026 10:00 PM
Request for Quote/Qualifications (RFQ)
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stephanie.santillan@wildlife.ca.gov
3602 East Inland Empire Boulevard, Ontario, CA, USA
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Description

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife is soliciting quotes for 5,500 pounds of live channel catfish (Ictalurus punctatus), delivered to specified lakes and parks on the schedule in the solicitation. Only channel catfish are acceptable unless the department approves another species or hybrid in writing. Fish must be reared in California waters by a State of California Registered Aquaculturist, and the contractor and any subcontractors must meet the stated licensing, registration, and certification requirements. The fish, delivery water, and equipment must meet health and aquatic invasive species requirements; the state may inspect shipments and reject fish that are diseased, unhealthy, or unsuitable for release. The contractor must provide transport and delivery, remove dead or dying fish at delivery, guarantee shipment weights, and provide an invoice in triplicate at each stocking event. Quotes must be all-inclusive, FOB destination with freight prepaid. The solicitation requires the completed RFQ form and specified attached forms and documents; the seller’s permit is a condition of award, and certain forms apply only to bidders claiming specified business preferences or status.

Classification Codes
NAICS112511Finfish Farming and Fish Hatcheries
PSC8810Live Animals, Raised for Food
Smart Codes
live channel catfishfish delivery servicesaquaculture production
Specifications
Supply & Service
Timeline
Nov 18, 2026 10:00 PM-Questions Due
Nov 21, 2026 01:00 AM-Responses to Written Questions
Nov 25, 2026 10:00 PM-Quote Submission Deadline
Nov 25, 2026 11:00 PM-Quote Opening
Feb 20, 2027-Scheduled Catfish Deliveries
Mar 5, 2027-Scheduled Catfish Deliveries
Mar 11, 2027-Scheduled Catfish Deliveries
Mar 12, 2027-Scheduled Catfish Deliveries
Apr 11, 2027-Scheduled Catfish Deliveries
Jun 5, 2027-Scheduled Catfish Deliveries
Jun 12, 2027-Scheduled Catfish Deliveries
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