Paper towels and toilet paper, FY 25-26, 2ND QTR. Cdcr 1776 podo (region 7)

The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) has issued a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for paper towels and toilet paper for Region 7 correctional facilities, specifically targeting procurement for fiscal year 2025-2026. The solicitation (CDCR-1776-PODO) seeks bids for a total of 6,144 cases of paper products, including 1,538 cases of economy singlefold towels, 821 cases of economy multifold towels, 200 cases of hardwound roll towels, and 3,585 cases of 2-ply toilet paper. The procurement will serve multiple correctional facilities including Calipatria State Prison, California State Prison Centinela, California Institution for Men, California Rehabilitation Center, Ironwood State Prison, and Richard J. Donovan Correctional Facility. Key dates include July 18, 2025, for question submissions and July 22, 2025, for bid submissions, with scheduled deliveries on October 1, November 3, and December 1, 2025. Bids must be submitted electronically to CDCR-OBS-Non-IT-Goods-Bids@cdcr.ca.gov, with all shipping costs incorporated into the goods' pricing. Bidders must comply with specific recycled content requirements for paper products and provide mandatory certifications including the Darfur Contracting Act Certification and California Civil Rights Laws Certification.

The solicitation is specifically reserved for California-certified Small Businesses (SBs) utilizing the SB/DVBE Option procurement method, which restricts competition to qualified small business vendors. The state retains the right to adjust purchase quantities up to 30% of the original total quantity at the awarded price for 90 days following the contract award. Vendors must submit a Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) Reporting and Factsheet and meet postconsumer recycled content percentages for paper towels and toilet paper. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly detailed, the comprehensive nature of the procurement suggests a significant contractual value covering multiple correctional facilities across Region 7. The procurement approach emphasizes supporting small businesses within California and incorporates sustainability requirements through recycled content mandates. Successful bidders will need to demonstrate compliance with multiple regulatory certifications and provide competitive pricing for the specified paper products across the designated correctional facilities.