TOILET PAPER AND PAPER TOWELS, FY 26-27, 3rd QTR. CDCR 1804 PODO (REGION 4)

The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation is soliciting bids for a one-time acquisition of various types and sizes of toilet paper and paper towels for staff and incarcerated persons at facilities within Region 4. This procurement is conducted under the Small Business Option method, meaning only California certified Small Businesses are eligible to participate and be awarded the contract. The award will be granted to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder based on an all-or-none basis for the lowest overall bid price for all items, with award authority limited to 249,999.99 dollars or less. Deliveries are required to be F.O.B. Destination to designated CDCR institutions, with a schedule consisting of three delivery dates in January, February, and March of 2027. All products must be new, first-quality, and meet specific dimensional tolerances and packaging requirements, including strict pallet stacking limits and shrink-wrapping. Bidders must submit their proposals electronically via email by October 9, 2026, including all mandatory certifications such as the Bidder Declaration, Darfur Contracting Act Certification, and Payee Data Record. Payment terms are set at Net 45 days per the California Prompt Payment Act.