PAPER TOWELS AND TOILET PAPER, FY 26-27, 1st QTR. CDCR 1794 PODO (REGION 7)

The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) issued a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for the procurement of paper towels and toilet paper to supply multiple facilities within Region 7. The solicitation seeks four product types: economy singlefold towels (1,186 cases), economy multifold towels (1,633 cases), hardwound roll towels (50 cases), and two-ply toilet paper (4,265 cases), totaling 7,134 cases for delivery to five correctional facilities—Calipatria State Prison, California State Prison Centinela, California Institution for Men, Ironwood State Prison, and Richard J. Donovan Correctional Facility. The RFQ was posted on March 27, 2026, with a deadline for submission questions on April 9, 2026, and bid submissions due electronically by 2:00 p.m. on April 10, 2026. Award is anticipated between May 1-15, 2026, with scheduled deliveries on July 1, August 3, and September 1, 2026. All deliveries must be F.O.B. Destination with freight prepaid and included in quoted pricing. Evaluation will be based on lowest responsive and responsible bid on an "all or none" basis for all line items combined, and bidders must submit pricing on the provided cost worksheet along with certifications addressing recycled content compliance, Darfur Contracting Act requirements, California Civil Rights Laws, GenAI reporting, and other mandatory compliance documentation.

This solicitation is restricted to California-certified small businesses only under the Small Business Option procurement method as authorized by Government Code Section 147838.5. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in this procurement. Suppliers must comply with all CDCR security rules and regulations, including restrictions on facility access, submission to security searches, and adherence to Prison Rape Elimination Act standards. The award authority is limited to $249,999.99 or less, with the state reserving the right to increase or decrease quantities up to 30 percent within 90 days of award. While no specific funding source is noted, this procurement operates under the state's general procurement authority for facility operational supplies.