Imperial County Planet bids #RFQ 26-0106

Imperial County Solicits Annual Paper Products with SB 1383 Compliance

Imperial County's Purchasing Department is seeking electronic quotations for a comprehensive annual supply of paper products for county facilities. - Government Buyer: - Imperial County Purchasing Department (El Centro, CA) - Products Requested: - Bath tissue (2-ply, 96 rolls/case, 45% post-consumer recycled content) - C-fold paper towels (12/200 sheets/case) - Facial tissue (30-100 sheet box/case, Natura brand) - Single fold towels (330 sheets/pkg, 12 pkg/case, Natural Symphony) - Blue windshield single fold towels (2-ply, 224 sheets/pkg, 10 pkg/case) - Roll towels, hardwound natural (12/350' rolls/case) - Tall fold dispenser napkins (1-ply, 7x13.5, 10,000/carton) - White hardwound roll towels (12/600'/case) - Optima/Symphony ultra multifold white towels (16/250/case) - Paper towel dispensers (universal) - Brown and white paper bags (#2, #6, #25, #57, 500/case) - 1/2 fold toilet seat covers (20 packs of 250 sheets/pack) - Quantities: - Ranging from 8 to 600 cases/units per item, as specified - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Strict compliance with California SB 1383 for minimum post-consumer recycled content: - 45% for toilet paper - 40% for paper towels - 30% for facial tissue, napkins, seat covers, and paper bags - Products should be eligible for unqualified recyclable labeling where possible - Vendors must provide detailed invoicing and record-keeping to demonstrate compliance - Non-compliant products only allowed if compliant alternatives are unavailable or not cost-competitive - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs named; brands mentioned include Pacifica, Symphony, Brown Box, Natura, and Optima - Opportunity is open to all vendors; all communications must go through the Purchasing Department - Place of Performance/Delivery: - Imperial County government facilities, El Centro, CA - Period of Performance: - One-year term for fiscal year 2026-2027

Description

Imperial County is requesting quotations for various types of paper supplies for the period from July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027. The procurement involves supplying items such as bath tissue, paper towels, facial tissue, paper bags, and other related paper products. Vendors must submit their bids electronically by June 8, 2026. The solicitation emphasizes compliance with SB 1383 standards for recycled content and recyclable labeling. All communications during the solicitation period must be directed through the Purchasing Department to ensure fairness and transparency.

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