120862 OR SpecTex Bid Submission.xlsx

This document is an Invitation to Bid (ITB #120862 OR) issued by the Nebraska Department of Administrative Services (DAS) Materiel Division and State Purchasing Bureau (SPB) for Cornhusker State Industries. The solicitation seeks a two-year contract with two optional one-year renewals for textile materials, including T130 and T180 sheeting, shirt and pant fabrics in khaki, white, and gray colors. Specific annual requirements include 10,000 yards of T130 sheeting, 32,000 yards of T180 sheeting, 13,000 yards of khaki shirt twill, 1,000 yards of gray shirt twill, 3,100 yards of white shirt twill, 27,000 yards of khaki pant fabric, 2,200 yards of gray pant fabric, and 2,200 yards of white pant fabric. Additionally, the contract covers 1,200 dozen flat finished sheets and 1,300 dozen finished pillowcases. The bid is due on March 31, 2025, at 2:00 PM Central Time, with vendors required to maintain approximately one month's inventory and provide delivery within 45 days after order receipt.

The pricing structure requires fixed pricing for the first twelve months, with potential price increases subject to state approval. The solicitation includes preference provisions for resident disabled veterans and businesses in enterprise zones when bid factors are equal. Vendors must submit detailed manufacturer information and product specifications, ensuring only first-quality materials are accepted. The contract allows for optional non-core items through percentage discounts across various fabric categories, including jersey fabrics, fleece fabrics, and cotton/poly blend materials. Delivery is exclusively to Cornhusker State Industries in Lincoln, Nebraska, with restricted delivery windows between 8:00 AM and 2:30 PM, Monday through Friday. The state reserves the right to reject substitutions for core list items and deny proposed price increases, emphasizing a rigorous evaluation process for this significant textile material procurement.