Envelopes

The State of California’s Department of General Services is rebidding a mandatory statewide envelope contract for the Office of State Publishing. The contract will cover a broad array of mailing envelopes—including window, booklet, and catalog styles—meeting detailed technical, environmental, and packaging specifications. Bidders must provide certified recycled‑content paper, FSC/SFI ecolabels, and demonstrate ability to meet high‑speed mail‑inserting performance standards, with a 2‑year base term and up to three one‑year extensions. The solicitation is open to manufacturers, authorized resellers, and distributors able to supply the required envelope types, complete required certifications, and meet sample‑testing timelines. • Mandatory supply of various envelope classes (Commercial/official, booklet, catalog) with specific dimensions, seam, and window requirements. • Minimum 30 % post‑consumer recycled content and FSC/SFI chain‑of‑custody certification required. • Fixed‑price contract, 2‑year term plus three optional one‑year extensions; historical spend suggests ~ $5–7 million contract value. • Bidders must submit pricing worksheet, certifications, and respond to compliance questionnaire; bid due July 31 2026.