Request for Quotation - Solicitation # 25AG0024

The California Department of State Hospitals - Atascadero has issued Solicitation #25AG0024, a Request for Quotation seeking vendors to supply FastPak Elite Ribbon and Non-Humid Paper. This procurement focuses on products that comply with California recycled content requirements, reflecting the state's environmental mandates for public contracts. Bidders must certify adherence to minimum recycled material thresholds, including specific percentages for postconsumer and re-refined content. The solicitation enforces various regulatory requirements such as Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation, Small Business/Microbusiness preferences, foreign operations disclosure, and generative AI use disclosure. Compliance documentation—including payee data, bidder declarations, and recycled content certifications—is mandatory and is managed through state-specific forms rather than federal FAR clauses. The contract will be awarded on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) basis under a non-competitive bid process, emphasizing price while requiring compliance with certification and disclosure criteria. Deliveries are to be made to the Department's facility at 10333 El Camino Real, Atascadero, CA, with no specified formal delivery schedule or FOB terms at this stage. Packaging and labeling requirements mandate the use of recycled-content materials in line with California law, with product labels indicating postconsumer content percentages to support traceability. Although detailed inspection protocols are not provided, compliance with material content and certification standards is required under penalty of perjury. Proposals must be submitted electronically by May 15, 2026, to the designated state contact, Amy Goodman. The solicitation underscores stringent regulatory compliance, including possible penalties for false certification or non-disclosure, as well as required insurance agreements and adherence to state protest timelines. Overall, the contract framework ensures environmental stewardship, support for disadvantaged business enterprises, and operational transparency throughout the procurement process.