120906 OR Attachment A, Mattress Core Cost Sheet FINAL 3.14.2025.xlsx

The file "120906 OR Attachment A, Mattress Core Cost Sheet FINAL 3.14.2025.xlsx" is a cost sheet associated with a solicitation by the State of Nebraska's Department of Administrative Services (DAS) Materiel Division and State Purchasing Bureau (SPB) for mattress cores for the Nebraska Department of Correctional Services (NDCS). The procurement seeks vendors to supply mattress cores, including thermo-bonded polyester fiber and linear low-density polyethylene (LLDPE) 3D cores in various sizes, with eight core line items and 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.

The pricing structure includes 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. 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. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the procurement suggests a significant potential contract value. Vendors will be evaluated based on their ability to provide high-quality mattress cores that meet precise specifications for fire retardancy, recycled content, density, and dimensional tolerances, with pricing, product performance, and compliance being key assessment criteria.