2 PLY TOILET PAPERBid Documents

The State of Indiana Department of Corrections, Indiana Correctional Industries, is issuing a Request for Quotation for the procurement of 2-ply toilet paper to supply correctional facilities. The solicitation seeks bids for 1,875 cases of 2-ply toilet tissue meeting specific technical specifications: rolls measuring 4.4" x 3.75" minimum with 500 sheets per roll, packaged at 96 rolls per case and 25 cases per skid, totaling three truckloads for delivery to the Indiana Correctional Industries Plainfield Commissary Distribution center located at 757 Moon Road, Plainfield, Indiana 46168. Bidders must submit responses by May 29, 2026, at 5:00 PM via email to Jeri Bennett at Jbennett2@idoc.in.gov or by fax to 317-234-7637, with the solicitation opened on April 29, 2026. Evaluation will be conducted on a unit price basis, with unit pricing prevailing in cases of discrepancies between unit and total pricing, and all shipping costs must be included in the quoted unit price. The State is exempt from sales taxes and will provide a tax-exempt certificate upon request. Bidders must comply with drug-free workplace certification, employment eligibility verification through E-Verify, non-collusion certification, and ethical standards as outlined in Indiana Code.

The solicitation includes mandatory preferences for Indiana-based businesses, U.S.-manufactured products, recycled content materials, and small businesses, requiring interested bidders to complete supporting documentation to claim any applicable preferences. Minority and Women's Business Enterprise (MWBE) participation goals are established at 8% minority participation and 11% women participation, with an additional 3% goal designated for Indiana Veteran-Owned Small Business Enterprises (IVOSB). No incumbent vendor or current contractor information is specified in the available documentation. Successful award recipients must register with the State of Indiana Procurement Division within five days of award notification if not already registered with the state. No specific budget range or award value is disclosed in the solicitation documents, though the quantity requirement of 1,875 cases provides a basis for cost estimation by interested bidders.