PAPER TOWELS AND TOILET PAPER, FY 25-26, 1st QTR. CDCR 1764 PODO (REGION 2)

The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) is seeking a one-time procurement of paper towels and toilet paper for Region 2 facilities, specifically targeting 7,170 total cases of various paper products. The solicitation includes 3,370 cases of economy singlefold towels, 100 cases of economy multifold towels, 100 cases of hardwound roll towels, 3,050 cases of 1-ply toilet paper, and 550 cases of 2-ply toilet paper. The Request for Quotation (RFQ) CDCR-1764-PODO was released on March 27, 2025, with key dates including questions due by April 9, 2025, and bids due by April 11, 2025. Deliveries are scheduled for July, August, and September 2025 to multiple CDCR institutions in Region 2, including California Medical Facility, Correctional Training Center, Mule Creek State Prison, Sierra Conservation Center, and California State Prison, Solano. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder meeting all administrative and technical requirements, with an "all or none" approach to the lowest overall bid price, and the state reserves the right to increase or decrease purchase quantities up to 30% of the original total quantity at the awarded price for up to 90 days.

The procurement opportunity is specifically seeking offers from California-certified Small Businesses (SBs), with a strong emphasis on Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation. Bidders must comply with various certifications, including California Civil Rights Laws Certification, Darfur Contracting Act Certification, and a Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) Disclosure. The solicitation includes requirements for DVBE owners and managers to certify their business status, mandating that disabled veterans must own at least 51% of the business or serve in management roles. Bidders must provide F.O.B. Destination pricing with freight prepaid by the contractor, and all shipping costs must be included in the cost of goods. While a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the procurement suggests a significant contract value. Non-compliance with any of the specified requirements, including DVBE certifications or AI disclosure, could result in bid disqualification. The contract terms are further defined by the Non-Information Technology General Provisions Goods Procurement document, which establishes standard contractual obligations and performance expectations.