Personal Care Products - AMD01

The California Department of General Services is requesting bids for personal care products through the TSPECS cooperative purchasing program, with bids due September 10, 2026. This is a master-agreement framework solicitation establishing per-unit pricing for multiple state and local entities to draw from throughout the contract term; order quantities are not predetermined and will be determined by participating agencies based on actual demand.

The scope encompasses soaps, shampoos, conditioners, lotions, deodorants, toothpaste, and related hygiene items for use by California state agencies and participating local jurisdictions. Vendors must submit sealed bids with pricing on a per-unit basis for each product line and demonstrate competitive pricing across all specified product categories.

The procurement may include set-asides for small businesses, disabled veteran-owned enterprises, or other statutory preferences as applicable under California law. Evaluation criteria include price competitiveness, product quality, delivery capabilities, and vendor responsiveness. All participating entities must comply with California procurement regulations, including prevailing wage requirements where applicable and adherence to state sustainability and environmental standards.

The resulting contract will carry an initial term with potential renewal options. Funding for purchases will come from individual agency and local jurisdiction budgets as orders are placed throughout the contract term, with no centralized appropriation required at award. The RFB document is available as RFB-IS-26201033.zip.