# California eProcure #0000040845

CDCR three-year agreement for custom PDF417 barcode labels

**Posted:** November 03, 2026
**Respond By:** November 18, 2026
**Identifier:** 0000040845
**NAICS:** 323113, 424120

CDCR is seeking a supplier for custom barcode labels for distribution to its correctional facilities.
- **Government buyer:** California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR), Office of Business Services, Procurement Operations and Delegation Oversight Unit. The listed contact is Michelle Pantoja.
- **Procurement:** As-needed supply of barcode labels under a three-year agreement. Estimated need is 500,000 labels per year (1,500,000 over three years), with an option for 450,000 additional labels, up to 1,950,000 total.
- **Label requirements:** White, matte, smudge-proof adhesive stock measuring 3.5 x 1 inch, on rolls or sheets, with blue or black backing. Printed labels must carry a PDF417 barcode and follow the specified Image Locator Barcode format, dimensions, permanent black toner, and ISO/IEC 15438:2006 requirements.
- **Order and delivery requirements:** Standard orders have a 5,000-label minimum and must be in 1,000-label increments or as mutually agreed. Delivery is FOB destination, freight prepaid, within 15 business days for standard orders placed before the stated daily cutoff; no separate delivery charges are allowed.
- **Qualification requirements:** Bidders must provide at least 100 no-cost samples for CDCR compatibility testing and one qualifying customer reference. Award is all-or-none to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.
- **OEMs and vendors:** No label manufacturer, OEM, or supplier is named in the provided materials.

### Description

The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation is soliciting bids for barcode labels for delivery to multiple CDCR facilities. The procurement is described as a three-year term purchase agreement. Bids must be submitted by email to cdcr-obs-non-it-goods-bids@cdcr.ca.gov; no other submission method will be accepted. The source states that the lowest responsive and responsible bidder meeting the solicitation requirements will be awarded.

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