P26-0068 Torula Yeast

The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) seeks a vendor to supply 80,000 lb of inactive, dried, food‑grade Torula yeast packaged in 50‑lb bags for its fruit‑fly rearing program in Waimanalo, Hawai‘i. The contract is “all‑or‑none,” requiring the bidder to deliver the full quantity in two shipments – 40,000 lb immediately and the remaining 40,000 lb approximately six months later. All freight charges are included in the unit price (FOB Destination), and the product must meet strict microbiological and composition specifications. The solicitation includes multiple mandatory attachments (e.g., recycling content certification, Darfur Act certification, AI disclosure) and offers a 5 % small‑business preference where applicable. • Product: Inactive dried Torula yeast (food‑grade) – 50‑lb bags, total 80,000 lb. • Delivery: First 40,000 lb now, second 40,000 lb ~6 months later to CDFA facility in Waimanalo, HI. • Requirements: Meet detailed microbiological specs, provide a Certificate of Analysis with each shipment, and submit extensive compliance certifications. • Procurement: Informal competitive RFQ, deadline Aug 4 2026 5 PM PT, with a 45‑day offer validity period. • Preference: 5 % small‑business and subcontractor preferences apply if proper certifications are attached.