120906 OR ADDENDUM(1) Q&A.docx

The document is an Addendum (One) for Invitation to Bid (ITB) 120906 OR issued by the State of Nebraska's State Purchasing Bureau (SPB) for Mattress Cores, targeting the Nebraska Department of Correctional Services (NDCS). The solicitation seeks qualified vendors to supply mattress cores with specific requirements, including thermo-bonded polyester fiber and linear low-density polyethylene (LLDPE) 3D cores in various sizes ranging from 3" to 5" depths, 27" to 30" widths, and 76" to 80" lengths. 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.

The procurement will evaluate vendors based on product specifications, including fire retardancy, recycled content, density, and dimensional tolerances. 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 estimated annual usage ranges from 10 to 2,250 units across eight core line items. Vendors must be authorized dealers, provide comprehensive warranties, and submit catalog or manufacturer's price lists. While no specific set-aside designations are mentioned, the solicitation emphasizes product quality, compliance with regulations, and detailed testing documentation. No questions were received during the solicitation period, as noted in the addendum.