PAPER TOWELS AND TOILET PAPER, FY 26-27, 1st QTR. CDCR 1791 PODO (REGION 4)

The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR), Office of Business Services, is soliciting bids for the procurement of paper towels and toilet paper products for distribution across multiple CDCR institutions in Region 4 during the first quarter of fiscal year 2026-27. This Request for Quotation (RFQ) seeks a total of 7,800 cases comprised of four distinct product types: 1,720 cases of economy singlefold towels, 2,730 cases of economy multifold towels, 800 cases of 1-ply toilet paper, and 2,550 cases of 2-ply toilet paper. The products must be delivered to five facilities including California Health Care Facility in Stockton, California State Prison in Corcoran, and California Substance Abuse Treatment Facility in Corcoran, with scheduled delivery dates of July 1, August 3, and September 1, 2026, with full quantities required by each scheduled date or within 14 days thereafter. Bidders must submit sealed bids electronically as PDF attachments via email to cdcr-obs-non-it-goods-bids@cdcr.ca.gov by April 10, 2026 at 2:00 p.m., with an estimated award date of May 1-15, 2026. Pricing must be all-inclusive with F.O.B. Destination and freight prepaid by the contractor, with shipping costs incorporated into unit pricing rather than listed separately. Award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder on an "all or none" basis for the total quantity at the lowest overall bid price. Mandatory compliance documents include the Bidder Declaration, Darfur Contracting Act Certification, Postconsumer Recycled-Content Certification, GenAI Reporting and Factsheet, California Civil Rights Laws Certification, and Payee Data Records, and all deliveries must comply with CDCR security requirements and the Prison Rape Elimination Act standards.

This solicitation is restricted exclusively to California-certified Small Businesses (SBs) under the SB/DVBE Option procurement method pursuant to Government Code Section 14838.5, meaning only SBs are eligible to participate and qualify for award. Bidders must provide California Seller's Permit information, Federal Employer Identification Number, and current SB certification details as part of their submission. No incumbent vendors or current contractor information is specified in this solicitation. The State reserves the right to increase or decrease purchase quantities by up to 30 percent for up to 90 days at the awarded price, providing flexibility in future needs. The award authority is limited to contracts not exceeding $249,999.99, establishing the maximum contract value for this one-time acquisition with no renewal options specified. This procurement represents a straightforward commodity purchase with clear specifications and delivery requirements, making it accessible to qualified small businesses seeking to supply essential facility maintenance products to California's correctional system.