PAPER TOWELS AND TOILET PAPER, FY 25-26, 4th QTR. CDCR 1782 PODO (REGION 1)

The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) has issued a Request for Quotation (RFQ) numbered CDCR-1782-PODO for the procurement of paper towels and toilet paper products to be distributed across nine facilities in Region 1 during the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2025-2026. The solicitation seeks five line items totaling 6,798 cases, including economy singlefold towels, economy multifold towels, hardwound roll towels, one-ply toilet paper, and two-ply toilet paper. Delivery locations include California Medical Facility, Folsom State Prison, High Desert State Prison, and other correctional facilities, with scheduled deliveries on April 1, May 1, and June 1, 2026. The bid is due on January 14, 2026, at 2:00 p.m., with an estimated award date between February 15-28, 2026. Bids must be submitted electronically as PDF attachments to cdcr-obs-non-it-goods-bids@cdcr.ca.gov, priced on an all-inclusive, F.O.B. Destination basis with freight prepaid by the contractor. Evaluation will focus on the lowest responsive and responsible bidder meeting all administrative and technical requirements, with the State reserving the right to increase or decrease quantities up to 30 percent at the awarded price for 90 days.

This procurement is specifically designated as a Small Business (SB) Option under Government Code Section 14838.5, which means only California-certified small businesses can participate and be eligible for award. The award authority is limited to $249,999.99 or less, emphasizing the focus on supporting small business enterprises. Mandatory bid submissions include several compliance documents such as the OBS 4007(A) form, line-item cost worksheet, Bidder Declaration (GSPD-05-105), Darfur Contracting Act Certification, Postconsumer-Content Certification, GenAI Disclosure & Factsheet, and Payee Data Record. Contractors must be prepared to deliver complete shipments within 14 days of the required delivery date, with failure to do so potentially resulting in contract termination. The solicitation requires comprehensive documentation to ensure vendor compliance, technical capability, and adherence to state procurement regulations, with a clear emphasis on supporting small businesses within California's government contracting ecosystem.