TOILET PAPER AND PAPER TOWELS, FY 26-27, 2nd QTR. CDCR 1796 PODO (REGION 2)

The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) is requesting quotations for toilet paper and paper towels under a Small Business Option procurement (RFQ CDCR-1796-PODO, Region 2), with bids due July 10, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. via email. Participation is restricted to California-certified small businesses; only certified SB vendors are eligible for award under Government Code Section 14838.5.

The scope covers four line items totaling 7,615 cases: economy singlefold towels (2,240 cases), economy multifold towels (2,300 cases), one-ply toilet paper (2,375 cases), and two-ply toilet paper (700 cases). All deliveries must be completed by specified dates — October 1, November 2, and December 1, 2026 — to multiple facilities including California Health Care Facility, Mule Creek State Prison, Sierra Conservation Center, California State Prison Solano, and San Quentin Rehabilitation Center. Failure to deliver in full within 14 days of the required delivery date is grounds for contract termination.

The award authority is capped at $249,999.99. Bids must be submitted as all-or-none proposals with freight prepaid and included in the quoted price; F.O.B. Destination applies, with the contractor retaining responsibility for loss or damage until final inspection and acceptance. The State reserves the right to increase or decrease quantities by up to 30 percent for up to 90 days.

Mandatory documentation includes the OBS 4007(A) form, Line-Item Cost Worksheet, Bidder Declaration (GSPD-05-105), Darfur Contracting Act Certification, CalRecycle 74 Postconsumer Recycled-Content Certification, GenAI Reporting and Factsheet (OBS 1000), California Civil Rights Laws Certification, and Payee Data Records. The estimated award date is July 31 through August 15, 2026. Award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder meeting all requirements.