2 PLY TOILET PAPERBid Documents

The State of Indiana's Correctional Industries is seeking a procurement for 2-ply toilet paper through a Request for Quotation (RFQ) covering Hendricks County. The solicitation specifically requests bids for 3,125 cases of 06106001 2-ply toilet tissue, with precise specifications including a minimum roll size of 4.4" x 3.75", 500 sheets per roll, 96 rolls per case, 25 cases per skid, and 625 cases per truckload. The procurement will be delivered to the Indiana Correctional Industries' Plainfield Commissary Distribution located at 757 Moon Road, Plainfield, Indiana 46168. The bidding event is scheduled from September 8, 2025, to October 8, 2025, with final bids due on October 8, 2025, at 4:30 PM EDT. Potential vendors must submit pricing on an F.O.B. destination basis, with unit prices remaining firm and non-changeable after contract award.

The solicitation includes specific set-aside and participation requirements for minority and women's business enterprises (MWBE), with contract goals of 8% Minority and 11% Women participation. Vendors must be registered and certified on the State of Indiana's MWBE list and comply with additional requirements including a 3% participation goal for veteran-owned small business enterprises. Additional compliance requirements include U.S. Manufactured Product Preference, Indiana Business Preference, drug-free workplace certification, employment eligibility verification, and non-collusion certification. While a specific contract value is not explicitly stated, the volume of 3,125 cases suggests a substantial procurement opportunity for qualified vendors who can meet the comprehensive technical and administrative requirements. Vendors must demonstrate strict adherence to state procurement guidelines and possess the logistical capability to deliver the specified toilet paper quantities to the designated distribution center.