PAPER TOWELS AND TOILET PAPER, FY 25-26, 4th QTR. CDCR 1784 PODO (REGION 3)

The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) has issued a Request for Quotation (RFQ) CDCR-1784-PODO for paper towels and toilet paper to be delivered to four facilities in Region 3. The procurement seeks 7,550 total cases of paper products, specifically 1,200 cases of economy singlefold towels, 2,550 cases of economy multifold towels, 1,500 cases of one-ply toilet paper, and 2,300 cases of two-ply toilet paper. Target delivery facilities include California Health Care Facility, Correctional Training Facility, Salinas Valley State Prison, and Valley State Prison, with scheduled deliveries on April 1, May 1, and June 1, 2026. The RFQ requires electronic bid submission via email to cdcr-obs-non-it-goods-bids@cdcr.ca.gov by 2:00 p.m. on January 14, 2026, with a deadline for questions on January 13, 2026. Bids will be evaluated on an all-or-none basis, with the state reserving the right to increase or decrease purchase quantities by up to 30% within 90 days at the awarded price, and an estimated award date between February 15-28, 2026.

This procurement is exclusively a Small Business (SB) set-aside under California Government Code Section 14838.5, meaning only California-certified small businesses can participate and be eligible for award. Mandatory bid documentation includes a signed RFQ form, line-item cost worksheet, Bidder Declaration (GSPD-05-105), Darfur Contracting Act Certification, CalRecycle 74 Postconsumer Recycled-Content Certification, GenAI Reporting and Factsheet, California Civil Rights Laws Certification, Payee Data Records, and compliance certifications. The state will only accept F.O.B. Destination pricing with freight prepaid by the contractor, with all shipping costs included in the quoted price. Award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder meeting all administrative and technical requirements, with the procurement limited to a maximum award value of $249,999.99. The designated procurement analyst is Michelle Pantoja, who can be contacted at michelle.pantoja@cdcr.ca.gov or (279) 210-3766 for any inquiries related to the solicitation.