Paper towels and toilet paper, FY 25-26, 2ND QTR. Cdcr 1772 podo (region 3)

The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) has issued a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for paper towels and toilet paper for Region 3 facilities, with solicitation number CDCR-1772-PODO. The procurement seeks 7,525 total cases of paper products, specifically 900 cases of economy singlefold towels, 4,100 cases of economy multifold towels, 700 cases of 1-ply toilet paper, and 1,825 cases of 2-ply toilet paper. The RFQ was released on July 8, 2025, with vendor questions due by July 18, 2025, and final bids due by July 22, 2025. Delivery is scheduled for three separate dates in the fourth quarter of 2025: October 1, November 3, and December 1, with delivery destinations including California Health Care Facility, Sierra Conservation Center, Salinas Valley State Prison, and Valley State Prison. The award will be made on an "all or none" basis to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with the state reserving the right to increase or decrease purchase quantities by up to 30% at the awarded price for 90 days.

The solicitation is exclusively limited to California-certified Small Businesses (SBs), requiring bidders to submit multiple compliance documents including a Bidder Declaration, Darfur Contracting Act Certification, and a Generative AI Reporting Factsheet. Bidders must provide pricing on a detailed quote worksheet and comply with various state requirements such as recycled content certification and civil rights laws certification. Freight must be prepaid by the contractor, and vendors must provide comprehensive documentation regarding their business practices. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the volume of 7,525 cases suggests a substantial procurement opportunity for qualified small businesses. The contract terms indicate potential for ongoing relationships with CDCR, with flexible quantity adjustments and multiple delivery windows providing additional opportunities for vendor engagement.