TOILET PAPER AND PAPER TOWELS, FY 26-27, 2nd QTR. CDCR 1795 PODO (REGION 1)

The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, Office of Business Services, is requesting quotations for paper towels and toilet paper to be delivered to multiple Region 1 facilities during the second quarter of FY 2026–27, with bids due July 10, 2026. This is a Small Business (SB) Option solicitation under Government Code Section 147838.5 — only California-certified small businesses are eligible to bid and be awarded.

The scope encompasses five products totaling 7,114 cases: Economy Singlefold Towels (2,304 cases), Economy Multifold Towels (960 cases), Roll Towels (150 cases), 1-Ply Toilet Paper (1,275 cases), and 2-Ply Toilet Paper (2,425 cases). Delivery is specified to nine facilities including California Medical Facility, Folsom State Prison, High Desert State Prison, Pelican Bay State Prison, and California State Prison Sacramento, with scheduled delivery windows on October 1, November 2, and December 1, 2026. All quotations must be F.O.B. Destination with freight prepaid and shipping costs included in the unit price.

The award authority is limited to $249,999.99 or less. Award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder on an all-or-none basis. The State reserves the right to increase or decrease purchase quantities by up to 30 percent for up to 90 days following award. Failure to deliver full quantities by the scheduled dates or within 14 days thereafter may result in immediate contract termination for default. Questions are due July 9, 2026. Bid submittals must be submitted by e-mail only to cdcr-obs-non-it-goods-bids@cdcr.ca.gov. Mandatory certifications include Bidder Declaration, Darfur Contracting Act Certification, Postconsumer-Content Certification (CalRecycle 74), GenAI Reporting and Factsheet, California Civil Rights Laws Certification, and Payee Data Records. The estimated award date is July 31 through August 15, 2026.