Description
The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) is soliciting quotations from California‑certified small businesses or DVBE firms to supply toilet paper and paper towels for its Region 6 facilities. The requirement covers economy‑grade single‑fold and multi‑fold paper towels and 2‑ply toilet paper, packaged in cases, with freight prepaid and FOB destination. Deliveries are scheduled for three dates in the fall of 2026 to five prison locations. Bidders must provide a signed OBS 4007 RFQ form, line‑item cost worksheet, and a suite of mandatory certifications (SB/DVBE, Darfur Act, recycled‑content, GenAI, civil‑rights, etc.). The award will be based on the lowest responsive price, with a maximum contract value of $249,999.99.
• Scope: 7,466 cases total of paper towels and toilet paper, with packaging and labeling requirements.
• Eligibility: Must be a California‑certified Small Business (SB) or Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE).
• Compliance: Requires multiple certifications (SB/DVBE, Darfur, CalRecycle recycled‑content, GenAI, civil‑rights) and adherence to CDCR security and PREA rules.
• Delivery: Three shipments (Oct 1, Nov 2, Dec 1 2026) to five prison sites, freight prepaid, cases shrink‑wrapped on pallets.
• Award criteria: Lowest price (all‑or‑none or line‑item) with award authority ≤ $250 K.