PAPER TOWELS AND TOILET PAPER, FY 25-26, 1st QTR. CDCR 1769 PODO (REGION 7)

The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) is seeking a one-time procurement of paper towels and toilet paper for Region 7 correctional facilities, specifically targeting facilities in Imperial County. The solicitation (CDCR-1769-PODO) requires the purchase of 7,659 total cases, including 1,776 cases of economy singlefold towels, 1,183 cases of economy multifold towels, 50 cases of hardwound roll towels, and 4,650 cases of 2-ply toilet paper. Delivery is scheduled for July, August, and September 2025 to multiple correctional facilities, including Calipatria State Prison, California State Prison Centinela, California Institution for Men, California Institution for Women, Ironwood State Prison, and Richard J. Donovan Correctional Facility. The method of award will be to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder meeting all administrative and technical requirements, with F.O.B. Destination and freight prepaid by the contractor. Key dates include a last day for questions on April 9, 2025, and bid submissions due by April 11, 2025, with bids to be submitted electronically via email to michelle.pantoja@cdcr.ca.gov.

The procurement includes specific set-aside preferences for California-certified small businesses (SBs), 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 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. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the solicitation suggests a significant procurement value. Contractors must adhere to specific packaging requirements, including pallet stacking height limitations and clear case markings. The solicitation documents indicate strict compliance requirements, including environmental law adherence, non-discrimination policies, and potential penalties for non-compliance with DVBE subcontracting certification requirements.