TOILET PAPER AND PAPER TOWELS, FY 26-27, 3rd QTR. CDCR 1806 PODO (REGION 6)

The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation is requesting quotations for toilet paper and paper towels to be delivered to seven correctional facilities in Region 6 under a Small Business (SB) Option procurement, with bids due October 9, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. This solicitation is restricted to California-certified small businesses under Government Code Section 14838.5; only SB-certified bidders are eligible to participate and receive award.

The scope covers approximately 6,862 cases across five product lines, including economy singlefold and multifold paper towels, roll towels, and one-ply and two-ply toilet paper in specified quantities and configurations. Delivery locations span Calipatria State Prison, California Correctional Institution Tehachapi, California State Prison Centinela, Ironwood State Prison, Kern Valley State Prison, North Kern State Prison, and Richard J. Donovan Correctional Facility. Scheduled delivery dates are January 4, 2027, February 1, 2027, and March 1, 2027; suppliers must deliver within fourteen days of the scheduled date or risk contract termination. Pricing is all-inclusive F.O.B. Destination with freight prepaid and included in quoted price.

The award authority is limited to $249,999.99. This is a one-time acquisition with no renewal options. The state reserves the right to increase or decrease quantities up to thirty percent within ninety days at the awarded price.

Mandatory documentation includes the OBS 4007(A) form, Bidder Declaration (GSPD-05-105), Darfur Contracting Act Certification, CalRecycle 74 Postconsumer Content Certification, GenAI Reporting and Factsheet (OBS 1000), California Civil Rights Laws Certification, Payee Data Record (STD 204), and a Customer Reference Evaluation Form demonstrating prior experience supplying large-volume quantities of similar products to commercial, governmental, or institutional customers within the preceding five years. Bidders must also comply with CDCR security regulations, tobacco-free environment policies, and Prison Rape Elimination Act standards. Award is anticipated between October 30 and November 19, 2026. Bid submittals are accepted by email only.