Disposable Paper Addendum #002 Q&A

This contract opportunity is an addendum to an Invitation to Bid (ITB) issued by the Florida Department of Corrections (FDC) for Disposable Paper products. The addendum includes written responses to vendor questions regarding the solicitation, which has the reference number FDC ITB-24-046. The requested items include 320,000 bundles of tri-fold paper towels, 30,000 rolls of rolled paper towels, and 3,840,000 rolls of bath tissue, with delivery required to over 120 service/delivery locations across the state. The contract will be a single award covering all locations, with fixed pricing during the initial and renewal contract periods. Bids are due by August 30, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time, and the department may request samples prior to placing orders. Vendors are permitted to propose equivalent items that meet the specified requirements.

This solicitation is not designated as a set-aside, and there are no restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The department previously utilized a State Term Contract for these items, and existing order history is available on the Florida Accountability Contract Tracking System (FACTS). The budget or award value is not explicitly stated, but the department's existing utilization of these products provides an indication of the scale of the procurement.