Attachment_2_-_Technical_Specifications_8960-TS-0282298.pdf

State of California Technical Specifications

Bottled/Boxed Drinking Water

Attachment 2

8960-TS-0282298

Event ID 0000037255

SILAHUA, F; HERRICK, M. Page 1 of 3 9/29/2026

1.0 Scope.

This specification establishes requirements for bottled and boxed, purified drinking water, packed in commercially acceptable containers and suitable for use by State of California and local governments.

2.0 Codes, Regulations, and Standards.

2.1 The product shall comply with all applicable Federal and State mandatory requirements and regulations relating to the preparation, packaging, labeling, storage, distribution, and sales of the product within the commercial marketplace.

2.2 The product shall be prepared in accordance with the 21 CFR §110, Current Good Manufacturing Practice in Manufacturing, Packing, or Holding Human Food.

2.3 The product shall be prepared, processed, and packaged in establishments meeting the requirements of 21 CFR §129 – Processing and Bottling of Bottled Drinking Water.

2.4 The product shall comply with the provisions of the California Health and Safety Code, Article 12 § 111070 to § 111195 in addition to the requirements of 21 CFR § 165.110, Bottled Water.

2.5 The product shall comply with the provisions of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act and regulations promulgated thereunder.

2.6 Manufacturers and distributors of bottled water must have a current Bottled Water Plant License or approval issued by the California Department of Public Health, Food and Drug Branch.

3.0 Requirements.

3.1 Bottled/Boxed Water, no added ingredients.

3.1.1 Each bottle container shall be a one-time-use, 100 percent recyclable plastic container with a plastic screw top.

3.1.2 The drinking water shall originate from an approved source and the source tested regularly to verify quality. Common sources are spring, well or a public drinking water supply.

3.1.3 The water shall be “Purified Water” as defined in the State and Federal regulations. The water shall be processed by distillation, deionization, reverse osmosis, or other suitable means to produce a total dissolved solids (TDS) between 30 to 250 parts per million (ppm). Water processed only by disinfection methods is not acceptable.

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3.1.4 The water shall not exceed 10 parts per billion (ppb) of total trihalomethanes, and five ppm of lead.

3.1.5 No E. coli shall be present in water. If E. coli is present in water, then the water shall be deemed adulterated under section 402(a)(3) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.

3.1.6 Bidders shall provide a water laboratory analysis performed 12 months or less of the bid submission date.

3.1.7 The product shall be available in the following materials and sizes with a tolerance of plus or minus 1 fl-oz (29.57 mL):

3.1.7.1 Plastic containers capacities:

• 16 fl-oz (0.47 Lt)

• 0.5 G (1.89 Lt)

• 1 G (3.79 Lt)

3.1.7.2 Carton boxes:

• 16 fl-oz (0.47 Lt)

3.2 Bottled Water, with added electrolytes (plastic bottles).

3.2.1 Bottled water with electrolytes shall comply with the requirements for regular bottled drinking water, Section 3.1 above.

3.2.2 The primary electrolytes allowed in the bottled water with electrolytes are, but not limited to Sodium, Potassium, Magnesium, Calcium, Phosphate, Chloride, and Bicarbonate.

3.2.3 Bottled water with electrolytes shall at least contain a minimum of 190 mg of Sodium and a minimum of 60 mg of Potassium per 16 fl-oz of product.

3.2.4 The bottled drinking water with electrolytes shall be available in 16 fl-oz, with a tolerance of plus or minus 1 fl-oz (29.57 ml).

4.0 Environmentally Preferable Purchasing Requirements (EPP).

4.1 Recycled Content.

4.1.1 Postconsumer Recycled Content (PCRC): All plastic bottled water, no added ingredients (Section 3.1) shall contain a minimum of 20% PCRC by weight (excluding cap).

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5.0 Packaging, Labeling and Marking.

5.1 Product sizes, stacking and delivery shall follow instructions as described in the cost sheet and solicitation.

5.2 In addition to the federal labeling requirements for bottled water, the label shall include contact information (e.g., telephone number, mailing address, or e-mail address of the bottler or brand owner). The contact information may be provided with each delivered bulk lot.

5.3 Primary shipping packaging or cases shall not exceed 50 lbs. gross weight.

6.0 Acceptance and Testing.

6.1 Acceptance.

At the time of delivery or inspection, the State may review the product to ensure the product meets requirements set forth in this specification.

6.2 Testing.

In the event the product does not meet these technical specifications or appears to be substandard, the supplier will be notified, and the State may require the product to be submitted to a qualified lab selected by the State. If product fails inspection or testing, the supplier shall bear the costs of the analysis.