California eProcure #R006348

California State Lottery market research for sustainable Scratchers shipping bags

The California State Lottery is researching sustainable replacements for the bags used to ship Scratchers orders and return tickets. - Government buyer: California State Lottery Commission, California State Lottery, Sales Support & Distribution, Sacramento, California. - OEMs and vendors: No OEMs, manufacturers, or vendors are named in the materials. - Product requested: Environmentally sustainable Scratchers shipping bags (polybags), with an approximate supply capacity of 1.6 million units per year. No part number or firm order quantity is provided. - Key requirements: Bags should protect contents, be water-resistant, opaque, and tamper-resistant, with opening or resealing causing visible damage. They should accommodate varied ticket-pack dimensions and parcel size limits, and allow customization of bag size and external branding. - The current reference product is a 5.0-mil tri-extruded polyethylene bag; proposed alternatives should provide comparable or better durability. - The Lottery is also interested in an external sealable invoice or manifest pouch. - Market information requested: Material and sustainability details, samples, estimated cost per thousand, production location, lead times, and annual supply capacity. - Opportunity context: This is non-binding market research, not a purchase commitment; no contract period or award is specified.

Description

The California State Lottery is seeking information about alternatives to petroleum-based polyethylene shipping bags, with an emphasis on sustainable materials. The bags are used to ship Scratchers ticket orders and returned unsold or expired tickets, and must be water-resistant, tamper-resistant, opaque, and customizable. The Lottery is interested in vendors able to supply approximately 1.6 million units per year and requests information on product capabilities, availability, production and delivery lead times, and costs. This is a non-binding market research request; no contract will be awarded based on the RFI.

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