Paper towels and toilet paper, FY 25-26, 2ND QTR. Cdcr 1770 podo (region 1)

The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) is seeking a competitive procurement for paper towels and toilet paper for Region 1 facilities through a Request for Quotation (RFQ) with solicitation number CDCR-1770-PODO. The procurement involves a one-time acquisition of 6,492 total cases of paper products, including economy singlefold and multifold towels, and 1-ply and 2-ply toilet paper. Delivery will be staggered across multiple correctional facilities, including Folsom State Prison, Lassen Camp Warehouse, North Coast Warehouse, Pelican Bay State Prison, and California State Prison, Sacramento, with a delivery schedule spanning from October 1 to December 1, 2025. Key procurement dates include a release date of July 8, 2025, a final day for questions on July 18, 2025, and a bid submission deadline of July 22, 2025. The RFQ allows for potential quantity adjustments up to 30% of the original total quantity at the awarded price for 90 days, with all shipping costs to be prepaid by the contractor and included in the product cost.

The solicitation is specifically structured as a small business (SB) procurement method, restricting participation to California-certified small businesses only. Bidders must submit electronic bids via email and include several mandatory attachments and certifications, such as a Bidder Declaration, Darfur Contracting Act Certification, California Civil Rights Laws Certification, and a Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) Reporting Factsheet. Vendors must comply with state regulations regarding recycled content, civil rights requirements, and potential GenAI usage in their proposed solutions. While specific award values are not detailed in the provided documentation, the procurement represents a targeted acquisition of essential paper products for correctional facilities across Region 1. The competitive bidding process emphasizes compliance with state-level procurement guidelines, with a focus on supporting small businesses and maintaining strict regulatory standards for product procurement and vendor qualifications.