Plastic bags - caltrans trash bags

The California Statewide Contract 1-21-81-05B is an Indefinite Delivery Vehicle (IDV) focused on providing specialized plastic trash bags primarily for California state agencies, including Caltrans. The contract covers three distinct types of plastic bags with comprehensive specifications, including 33" x 40" and 33" x 48" configurations in multiple colors such as white, orange, safety yellow, and blue. These bags are engineered to meet rigorous performance standards, requiring a minimum of 10% post-consumer recycled plastic material, a 200-pound load rating, and a 3.0-4.0 mil thickness. The bags are designed for diverse applications including office, building, roadside, highway rest-stop, and park waste management, with specialized designs like "Don't Trash California" and "Adopt-A-Highway" messaging.

The IDV is awarded to D & J International Inc., a California certified small business, and is administered by the California Department of General Services (DGS) Statewide Procurement division. The contract is effective from December 29, 2021, through December 28, 2026, with an option to extend for two additional one-year periods. It serves California state departments mandatorily and offers optional participation for local governmental agencies, including California State Universities, University of California system, K-12 schools, and community colleges. The contract covers eight line items of trash bags, with pricing ranging from $29.68 to $41.26 per case, and requires a minimum order of five cases per line item. For local government transactions, a 1.25% incentive fee must be remitted to DGS, and all prices include state contract pricing with applicable discounts.