PAPER TOWELS AND TOILET PAPER, FY 25-26, 1st QTR. CDCR 1766 PODO (REGION 4)

The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) is conducting a one-time procurement for paper towels and toilet paper for Region 4 correctional facilities through Request for Quotation (RFQ) CDCR-1766-PODO. The solicitation seeks to acquire a total of 6,037 cases of paper products, specifically including 1,840 cases of economy singlefold towels, 116 cases of economy multifold towels, 6 cases of hardwound roll towels, 1,350 cases of 1-ply toilet paper, and 2,725 cases of 2-ply toilet paper. The procurement targets multiple correctional facilities, including California Substance Abuse Treatment Facility, Correctional Training Facility, Salinas Valley State Prison, and Valley State Prison. Key deadlines include a last day for questions on April 9, 2025, and a bid submission deadline of April 11, 2025. Bids must be submitted electronically via email to michelle.pantoja@cdcr.ca.gov, with the RFQ number in the subject line. The state reserves the right to increase or decrease purchase quantities by up to 30% of the original total quantity at the awarded price for up to 90 days. Evaluation will focus on identifying the lowest responsive and responsible bidder meeting all administrative and technical requirements.

The solicitation specifically seeks proposals from California-certified Small Businesses (SBs) and utilizes the SB/DVBE Option procurement method, with a strong emphasis on Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation. Bidders must complete mandatory forms including a Bidder Declaration, Darfur Contracting Act Certification, Postconsumer Content Certification, and a Generative Artificial Intelligence Disclosure. The procurement includes specific requirements for DVBE certification, mandating that disabled veterans must own at least 51% of the business or serve in management roles. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the procurement suggests a significant contract value covering multiple correctional facilities. Contractors must comply with various state regulations, including civil rights laws, recycled content requirements, and special terms for delivering to correctional institutions. The state will withhold $10,000 from the final payment until prime contractors fully comply with DVBE certification requirements and can provide proof of payment to DVBE subcontractors upon request.