Plastic Trash Bags

The California Department of General Services, Procurement Division is soliciting bids under IFB 0000038873 for plastic trash bags, establishing a statewide contract with a bidders' conference on November 12, 2026 at 2:30 p.m. PT and bids due November 23, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. PT. Use is mandatory for all State of California departments and available to local governmental agencies. A 3 percent Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation minimum is required, and bidders may claim additional DVBE incentives, a 5 percent small business preference, or a 5 percent non-small business subcontractor preference for 25 percent small business participation.

The scope covers two bag types: Type I bags made from low or linear low-density polyethylene and Type II bags made from high-density polyethylene, in capacities from 7 to 60 gallons, with star-sealed and flat-sealed configurations. The 45 contract line items (30 Type I, 15 Type II) are priced per case. Bags must meet the Recycled Content Plastic Trash Bag Law through either a minimum post-consumer recycled content by weight or a manufacturer-level alternative, and third-party laboratory certification is required for size, thickness, and load ratings. Load testing includes dry and wet weight tests and dart impact testing. Bidders must provide customer references valued at or above $200,000, deliver within 14 calendar days of order receipt, and maintain customer service coverage on weekdays from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. PT. Local-agency transactions carry a 1.25 percent incentive fee remitted to DGS-PD.

The contract term is three years with two optional one-year extensions. The award is All or None to the responsive and responsible bidder with the lowest cost. Prices must be all-inclusive, fixed-price, F.O.B. destination with freight prepaid, and remain firm for the original term. The current contract is 1-21-81-05A, with a historical three-year value of $7.34 million. Bids must be submitted to CMU@dgs.ca.gov, and protests follow the Alternative Protest Process under Public Contract Code Section 12125.