Newsom's taxpayer-funded California diaper program could "lead to waste," state records warned
Summary
California chose Baby2Baby to run a free diaper program without using a normal competitive bidding process. State records show concerns that providing only the smallest diaper sizes and a large number of diapers all at once could cause waste. The state delayed releasing contract details until after a news investigation.Key Facts
- California’s diaper program gives 400 diapers per baby in just Newborn and Size 1 sizes at hospital discharge.
- Experts and other nonprofit groups warned this size limit and quantity could cause diaper waste.
- Baby2Baby received the contract despite concerns and no option to exchange diaper sizes.
- The state used a budget exemption to skip the usual competitive bidding process.
- The contract was delayed for 66 days before being released after a news report.
- Baby2Baby is a well-regarded charity with low executive pay and celebrity board members who are unpaid.
- The state’s records lacked bid scoring, evaluation criteria, and rankings typical in normal contract competitions.
- The other finalist offered more diaper sizes and quantities for a similar price but was not selected.
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