Live Mealworms and Nightcrawlers Blanket Purchase Order

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife is requesting quotes for up to 1,825 live mealworms and 1,825 live nightcrawlers for a blanket purchase order supporting 2026–2027 Fishing in the City events.

State of California > Department of Fish and Wildlife


General
Open
0000040304
Sep 24, 2026 09:00 PM
Sep 10, 2026 09:00 PM
10 months
Request for Quote/Qualifications (RFQ)
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Original Solicitation Links
Contact
stephanie.santillan@wildlife.ca.gov
3602 East Inland Empire Boulevard, Ontario, CA, USA
Submission Instructions
Email
RFQ form, Attachment 1, Specifications, California Seller's Permit, Darfur Contracting Act Certification Form (DFW 1080), Postconsumer-Content Certification Form (CalRecycle 74), Payee Data Record Form (STD. 204), Bidder Declaration Form (DFW 1082), Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise Declarations Form (STD. 843), if applicable, Commercially Useful Function Certification, Attachment 2, if applicable

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California Department of Fish and Wildlife, 3602 Inland Empire Blvd., Suite C-220, Ontario, CA 91764, ATTN: Stephanie Santillan
RFQ form, Attachment 1, Specifications, California Seller's Permit, Darfur Contracting Act Certification Form (DFW 1080), Postconsumer-Content Certification Form (CalRecycle 74), Payee Data Record Form (STD. 204), Bidder Declaration Form (DFW 1082), Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise Declarations Form (STD. 843), if applicable, Commercially Useful Function Certification, Attachment 2, if applicable
Description

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife is seeking a supplier for a blanket purchase order covering up to 1,825 individual live mealworms and 1,825 individual live nightcrawlers. The bait must be packaged in containers holding between 25 and 75 worms, remain live upon delivery or pickup, and be available in quantities requested throughout the contract term for Fishing in the City events. The supplier must provide delivery within two days of notice to the Department's Murrieta, California, location, or the Department may arrange pickup from a location within 60 miles. The quote must be submitted on the State's RFQ form, with all-inclusive FOB destination pricing, and must include the required certifications and forms identified in the solicitation.

Classification Codes
NAICS112519Other Aquaculture
PSC8820Live Animals, Not Raised for Food
Smart Codes
live fishing baitmealwormsnightcrawlers
Specifications
Supply Only
No
Timeline
Sep 10, 2026 09:00 PM-Publication Date
Sep 17, 2026 09:00 PM-Questions Due
Sep 19, 2026 12:00 AM-Questions Answered
Sep 24, 2026 09:00 PM-Quote Due
Sep 24, 2026 10:00 PM-Quote Opening
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