120906 OR ADDENDUM(1) Q&A.docx

This document is Addendum (1) Q&A for Invitation to Bid (ITB) Number 120906 OR, issued by the Nebraska Department of Administrative Services (DAS) Materiel Division and State Purchasing Bureau (SPB) for Mattress Cores for the Nebraska Department of Correctional Services (NDCS). The solicitation seeks qualified vendors to supply mattress cores, including thermo-bonded polyester fiber and linear low-density polyethylene (LLDPE) 3D cores in various sizes, with estimated annual usage ranging from 10 to 2,250 units. The cores include different depths (3" and 5"), widths (27" and 30"), and lengths (76" and special sizes up to 80"). The initial contract term is two years, with options to renew for two additional two-year periods, and bid responses are due on April 15, 2025, at 2:00 PM Central Time.

Pricing will be structured with a core list of standard items and a catalog/non-core list for additional products, with price increases limited to the Producer Price Index for Mattress Manufacturing. The solicitation does not mention specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises. Vendors must be authorized dealers and provide comprehensive warranties, with an emphasis on product quality and compliance with state and federal regulations. The bid requires vendors to submit catalog or manufacturer's price lists, with website links acceptable for documentation. Evaluation will focus on vendors' ability to provide high-quality mattress cores meeting precise specifications, considering pricing, product performance, and compliance as key assessment criteria.