026211A - hygiene products-brand specifc only

The State of California is seeking qualified vendors through Request for Bid (RFB) 026211A to supply brand-specific hygiene products to meet state agency operational needs. This procurement solicitation requires vendors to provide hygiene products according to detailed specifications outlined in the RFB documentation, with specified quantities and delivery schedules to be fulfilled. Bidders must submit competitive bids that comply with California's procurement standards and meet all technical specifications detailed in the complete RFB package. The solicitation establishes a contract term that includes an initial award period with potential renewal options that may be exercised at the state's discretion, contingent upon continued competitive performance and pricing. The posting date for this opportunity was January 25, 2026, with a bid submission deadline of February 6, 2026. Vendors must demonstrate their qualifications to supply the specified brand-specific hygiene products and ensure full compliance with all contractual terms and delivery requirements established by the California contracting authority.

The brand-specific requirements of this procurement limit competition to approved manufacturers or authorized distributors capable of meeting exact product specifications, which may restrict the pool of eligible bidders compared to non-branded product solicitations. Current incumbent vendors, if any exist from prior contracts, are permitted to participate in the bidding process on equal footing with new vendors seeking to win the award. The RFB documentation does not specify set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, minority-owned businesses, or other specialized vendor categories based on the available information provided. No incumbent contractor names or existing infrastructure requirements for integration have been identified in the solicitation materials. The specific award value or budget range for this contract has not been disclosed in the available documentation; interested vendors should review the complete RFB package for detailed pricing expectations and contract value information.