TOILET PAPER AND PAPER TOWELS, FY 26-27, 3rd QTR. CDCR 1802 PODO (REGION 2)

The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) is soliciting bids under solicitation number CDCR-1802-PODO for the procurement of various types and sizes of toilet paper and paper towels for Region 2 facilities. This is a Small Business (SB) Option procurement per Government Code Section 14838.5, meaning only California certified small businesses are eligible for award. The contract is for a one-time acquisition for the third quarter of fiscal year 2026-27, with critical delivery dates scheduled for January 4, February 1, and March 1, 2027. Award authority is limited to 249,999.99 dollars or less, and the contract will be awarded on an all-or-none basis to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. The scope of work includes the delivery of economy singlefold towels, economy multifold towels, and 1-ply white toilet paper to designated institutions, including the Central California Women's Facility and the California Medical Facility. All products must be new or recycled content of first quality and delivered F.O.B. Destination with freight prepaid. Bidders must submit their proposals via email by October 9, 2026, including all mandatory documentation such as the Line Item Cost Worksheet, Bidder Declaration, and various state certifications. Packaging requirements are strict, requiring products to be delivered by the case, securely palletized and shrink-wrapped, with toilet paper pallets limited to five cases in height.