Toilet Tissue

The City of Pasadena's Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Services is seeking a vendor to supply toilet tissue for Fiscal Year 2024, with a specific procurement of 300 cases each of 2-ply and 3-ply toilet tissue. Each case must contain 96 rolls, with 500 sheets per roll, to be delivered within 5 business days of order placement to 233 W. Mountain Street in Pasadena. The contract will cover the period from July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2024, with award based on the lowest bid. Vendors must have a local warehouse within 50 miles of Pasadena City Limits to ensure just-in-time delivery. The solicitation requires electronic proposal submissions through the City's eProcurement Portal by 10:00 am on April 27, 2023, with a question deadline of April 24, 2023. Potential bidders must be prepared to submit comprehensive documentation including a Tax Identification Number (W-9), required licenses, and insurance documentation within 10 calendar days of notification.

The procurement includes several diversity and local preference considerations, with contractors encouraged to recruit Pasadena residents for new positions and complete vendor questionnaires related to workforce composition and equal employment opportunity practices. Bidders must comply with the city's equal employment opportunity policies and complete forms including Vendor Questionnaire (AA-1), Project Workforce Utilization (AA-2), and Current Permanent Workforce Utilization (AA-3). A Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) from SAM.gov is required, with failure to submit potentially resulting in a non-responsive bid. While specific budget details are not explicitly stated, the procurement involves 600 total cases of toilet tissue, with pricing subject to a 10.25% sales tax. Vendors must demonstrate compliance with various administrative requirements, including potential need for a Pasadena Business License and submission of a Disclosure of Lobbying Activities form, indicating a comprehensive approach to vendor selection that goes beyond simple price considerations.