Paper towels and toilet paper, FY 25-26, 2ND QTR. Cdcr 1771 podo (region 2)

The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) has issued a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for paper towels and toilet paper for Region 2 facilities, targeting procurement for the fiscal year 2025-2026. The solicitation seeks quotations for approximately 6,538 total cases of paper products, including economy singlefold towels, multifold towels, hardwound roll towels, and 1-ply and 2-ply toilet paper to be delivered to multiple correctional facilities. Key procurement dates include a July 8, 2025 release, with questions due by July 18, 2025, and bid responses required by July 22, 2025. Planned deliveries are scheduled for October 1, November 3, and December 1, 2025, with specific quantities allocated to each delivery date and facility. The evaluation will focus on the lowest responsive and responsible bidder meeting all administrative and technical requirements, with the procurement to be awarded on an "all or none" basis. Bidders must provide comprehensive line-item cost worksheets with all shipping costs included in unit pricing, and the solicitation allows for potential quantity adjustments up to 30% of the original total quantity at the awarded price for 90 days.

The procurement is specifically structured as a small business (SB) option, seeking offers exclusively from California-certified small businesses. Vendors must complete several mandatory certifications, including the Darfur Contracting Act Certification, California Civil Rights Laws Certification, and a Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) Reporting and Factsheet. While specific award values are not explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the solicitation covering multiple facilities in Region 2 suggests a potentially significant contract value. The geographical scope encompasses Trinity County and other locations within Region 2, indicating a broad regional procurement approach. No incumbent vendors are mentioned in the available documentation, and the solicitation does not reference existing infrastructure or technology integration requirements. The procurement appears designed to establish a straightforward supply contract for paper products with clear delivery schedules and quantity specifications, with a strong emphasis on supporting California-certified small businesses through this competitive bidding process.