Description
The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation is seeking a California‑certified small business (or DVBE) to supply a large volume of paper towels and toilet paper to multiple state prisons in Region 5 for FY 26‑27. The contract is a non‑IT goods RFQ with a total award ceiling of $249,999.99, requiring freight‑prepaid delivery of cases to specified facilities on three scheduled windows. Bidders must submit a complete PDF package by the deadline, include all required certifications, and meet strict SB/DVBE eligibility.
• Supply ≈ 7,003 cases of assorted paper towels (single‑fold, multi‑fold, roll) and toilet paper (1‑ply, 2‑ply) in shrink‑wrapped pallets.
• Deliver to four prisons (Avenal, Kern Valley, North Kern, Pleasant Valley) with detailed case allocations and three delivery windows (July 1, August 3, September 1 2026).
• Mandatory SB/DVBE certification, post‑consumer recycled‑content certification, and compliance with PREA, security, and Darfur contracting requirements.