PAPER TOWELS AND TOILET PAPER, FY 26-27, 1st QTR. CDCR 1793 PODO (REGION 6)

The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) is procuring various types and sizes of paper towels and toilet paper for delivery to multiple facilities throughout the state under solicitation CDCR 1793 PODO (Region 6) for Fiscal Year 2026-27, first quarter. This procurement utilizes the Small Business Option method under California Government Code Section 147838.5. The solicitation requires delivery of the specified paper products to designated CDCR facilities, with the primary objective being the reliable supply of essential facility maintenance materials. Bid submissions must be submitted via email exclusively to cdcr-obs-non-it-goods-bids@cdcr.ca.gov. The solicitation was posted on March 27, 2026, with a mandatory submission deadline of April 10, 2026. No evaluation criteria, bidder meetings, or site visits are mentioned in the solicitation documentation.

This procurement is restricted to California certified small businesses, which must meet the certification requirements to be eligible for bid consideration and potential award. Only small business entities are authorized to participate in this solicitation under the SB Option procurement methodology. The contract award authority is capped at $249,999.99, establishing the maximum contract value for this procurement opportunity. No incumbent vendors, current contractors, or technology integration requirements are identified in the solicitation materials. The restriction to small business participation represents a targeted set-aside designation intended to support small enterprises in competing for state contracting opportunities.