2 PLY TOILET PAPERBid Documents

The State of Indiana, specifically Hendricks County, is seeking a procurement opportunity for 2-ply toilet paper through a Request for Quotation (RFQ) numbered 005150000084946. The solicitation is targeting the procurement of 2,500 cases of toilet paper, with each case containing 96 rolls and 500 sheets per roll, to be delivered to the Plainfield Commissary Distribution center. The toilet paper must meet specific technical requirements, including a minimum roll size of 4.4" x 3.75" and an unwrapped core. The procurement timeline is open from August 12, 2025, to September 11, 2025, providing potential vendors approximately 30 days to submit their quotations. Evaluation criteria appear to focus on compliance with technical specifications, pricing, and meeting state procurement regulations. Vendors must submit firm pricing on an F.O.B. destination basis and demonstrate adherence to various state-mandated standards.

The solicitation includes significant set-aside designations and diversity requirements, with specific goals for minority and women-owned business enterprises (MWBE) and veteran-owned small businesses. The contract has established goals of 8% participation for minority-owned businesses, 11% for women-owned businesses, and 3% for veteran-owned small businesses. Bidders must complete comprehensive compliance documentation, including drug-free workplace certification, employment eligibility verification, and adherence to ethical standards. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly detailed, the procurement's scale suggests a potentially substantial contract value for the selected vendor. Interested businesses must also demonstrate compliance with Indiana state procurement policies, economic impact reporting requirements, and potential preferences for Indiana-based businesses. The solicitation emphasizes not just product specifications, but also broader economic and social responsibility considerations in the vendor selection process.