Description
The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) is seeking a California‑certified small business to supply a one‑time purchase of toilet paper and paper towels for several state prisons and treatment facilities in Region 3. The award will be made on an all‑or‑none basis to the lowest overall responsive bid, with FOB Destination freight terms, and the contractor must handle all security and gate‑clearance procedures. The solicitation is limited to contracts of $249,999.99 or less and requires numerous certifications (SB, seller’s permit, Darfur, recycled‑content, GenAI, civil‑rights, payee data). Deliveries are scheduled for early January, February, and March 2027, with a possible quantity adjustment of up to ±30 % within 90 days after award.
• Eligible bidders: California‑certified small businesses only (no DVBE preference).
• Scope: 7,018 cases of paper products (2,450 cases single‑fold towels, 340 cases multi‑fold towels, 700 cases 1‑ply TP, 3,528 cases 2‑ply TP).
• Mandatory attachments include SB certification, seller’s permit, Darfur Act certification, recycled‑content certification, GenAI reporting, and Payee Data Record.
• Bids must be emailed as PDF attachments by 2 p.m. PT on October 9 2026; questions due by October 7 2026.