P26-0126A Cotton Plugs

The California Department of Food & Agriculture is seeking a vendor to supply new, 100 % cotton plugs (½‑in. diameter × 1‑in. long, braided rolls) for use in exotic fruit‑fly detection traps. The contract calls for 250 cases (each case containing 8,000 plugs) totaling 2 million plugs, plus 200 sample plugs to be delivered for evaluation. All deliveries are FOB Destination with lift‑gate service required, and the award will be “all‑or‑none” with a 45‑day performance window. Small‑business preference and DVBE incentives are available for qualified California firms. • Supply 250 cases (2 million cotton plugs) meeting exact size, weight, and material specs. • Provide 200 sample plugs shipped between 9/25/2026‑10/9/2026 for review. • Deliver to 2423 E. Winston Rd, Anaheim, CA 92806 under FOB Destination, lift‑gate required; offer must remain valid for 45 calendar days.