005150000084749.pdf

This is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) from the State of Indiana, specifically for Indiana Correctional Industries, seeking 2-ply toilet tissue. The solicitation (Event ID 005150000084749) is for 1,875 cases of toilet paper, with specifications of 500 sheets per roll, 4.4" x 3.75" roll size, and 25 cases per skid. The event is scheduled for response by 8-15-2025 at 3:00 PM EDT, with delivery to the Plainfield Commissary Distribution at 757 Moon Road in Plainfield, Indiana. The procurement involves three truck loads totaling 1,875 cases, with the specific ICI part number 06106001 for the 2-ply toilet tissue.

The solicitation includes various purchasing preferences and diversity requirements, notably an 8% Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and 11% Women-owned Business Enterprise (WBE) participation goal. The document outlines multiple potential preferences bidders might claim, including U.S. Manufactured Product Preference, Steel Product Preference, Indiana Business Preference, and preferences for small businesses, veteran-owned businesses, and businesses using recycled materials. The State requires compliance with employment eligibility verification, drug-free workplace certification, and various ethical and non-collusion standards. Bidders must also complete an Indiana Economic Impact form detailing employment and payroll information.