R006348 - Polybags RFI

The California State Lottery is conducting market research to identify environmentally sustainable, water‑resistant, tamper‑evident, opaque mailing bags that can replace its current 5‑mil polyethylene polybags used for shipping Scratchers® tickets. Respondents must detail material options, U.S. production capacity (~1.6 million bags/year), lead times, cost per thousand, durability, customization, and compliance with size limits (≤ 18 × 13 × 5 in.). The RFI is non‑binding; no contract award is guaranteed, and respondents bear all costs for preparing and optionally shipping samples. • Required: sustainable alternative bag material with comparable or better performance. • Must support ~1.6 M units annually and allow custom printing/branding. • Provide cost estimate per thousand, lead‑time, manufacturing location, and durability data.