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

This is an Attachment A Invitation to Bid (ITB) 120906 OR issued 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 LLDPE 3D cores in multiple specifications, with eight core line items covering estimated annual usages ranging from 10 to 2,250 units. The core items include various depths (3" and 5"), widths (27" and 30"), and lengths (76" and special sizes up to 80"), with the initial contract term set for two years and options to renew for two additional two-year periods. 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, submitting catalog or manufacturer's price lists with website links acceptable for documentation. The bid requires detailed product specifications demonstrating fire retardancy, recycled content, density, and dimensional tolerances. While no specific budget ranges or set-aside designations are explicitly mentioned, the procurement allows for special order sizes and requires extensive testing documentation, indicating a comprehensive evaluation process focused on product quality, pricing, performance, and regulatory compliance.