Recycled-Content Custodial Supplies Provision

The contract requires the supply of all cleaning consumables for the California Department of Transportation with a mandatory inclusion of post-consumer recycled content, in full compliance with California state law. Accepted products include paper towels, toilet paper, hand soap, trash bags, and disinfectants, all of which must meet specified recycled content thresholds to ensure environmental sustainability and regulatory adherence. The work is to be performed in Los Angeles, with deliveries and compliance expected to support ongoing custodial operations under state mandates. This is a subcontract solicitation with a posted date of April 24, 2026, and a response deadline of May 7, 2026, at 10:00 PM. It falls under NAICS code 424210, which covers wholesale trade of chemicals and allied products, indicating that the supplier must be positioned to distribute institutional-grade cleaning supplies. There is no set-aside designation specified, meaning the opportunity is open to all qualified vendors without preference-based restrictions. All proposals must demonstrate compliance with California’s recycled content requirements, and failure to meet these standards will result in disqualification regardless of price or other factors.