2 PLY TOILET PAPERBid Documents

The State of Indiana, specifically Indiana Correctional Industries, is seeking a procurement for 2-ply toilet paper located in Hendricks County. The solicitation (Event ID 005150000084749) requests 1,875 cases of toilet tissue with specific requirements including 500 sheets per roll, a 4.4" x 3.75" roll size, and 25 cases per skid. The procurement involves three truck loads of toilet paper with a specific part number 06106001, to be delivered to the Plainfield Commissary Distribution at 757 Moon Road in Plainfield, Indiana. The bid response is due by August 15, 2025, at 3:00 PM EDT, with vendors required to submit comprehensive quotations that meet the detailed specifications. Evaluation criteria will likely include compliance with technical specifications, pricing, and ability to meet delivery requirements. Potential bidders must be prepared to demonstrate full technical capability to provide the specified toilet paper and meet all procurement guidelines.

The solicitation includes significant diversity and business participation goals, specifically targeting 8% Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and 11% Women-owned Business Enterprise (WBE) participation. Multiple vendor preferences are available, including U.S. Manufactured Product Preference, Steel Product Preference, Indiana Business Preference, and additional preferences for small businesses, veteran-owned businesses, and businesses using recycled materials. Vendors must complete an Indiana Economic Impact form detailing employment and payroll information and provide certification of employment eligibility verification and drug-free workplace compliance. While specific award value is not detailed, the procurement involves 1,875 cases of toilet paper, suggesting a moderate-sized contract. Ethical standards and non-collusion certifications are required, and bidders must demonstrate adherence to state procurement regulations and comprehensive business standards.