TOILET PAPER AND PAPER TOWELS, FY 26-27, 3rd QTR. CDCR 1801 PODO (REGION 1)

The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) is soliciting bids for the procurement of various types and sizes of toilet paper and paper towels for Region 1 facilities for the third quarter of fiscal year 2026-27. This is a Small Business (SB) Option procurement, meaning only California certified small businesses are eligible for award. The solicitation is an all-or-none award based on the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. The scope includes the delivery of economy singlefold towels, economy multifold towels, hardwound roll towels, and both one-ply and two-ply toilet paper. The total award authority is limited to 249,999.99 dollars or less. Bidders must submit their proposals via email to the CDCR Office of Business Services by October 9, 2026. Required documentation includes a customer reference evaluation from the last five years, a GenAI reporting factsheet, and various state certifications including the Darfur Contracting Act and California Civil Rights Law certifications. All deliveries must be F.O.B. Destination with freight prepaid, and products must be delivered in cases on shrink-wrapped pallets according to specific stacking limits. The contractor remains liable for the goods until final inspection and acceptance at the designated shipping locations. Failure to meet critical delivery dates or provide required documentation may result in disqualification or contract termination.