120906 OR Mattress Cores AWARDED Bid Tab.xls

This is an Invitation to Bid (ITB) Number 120906 OR for Mattress Cores issued by the State of Nebraska's Department of Administrative Services (DAS) Materiel Division and State Purchasing Bureau (SPB) for the Nebraska Department of Correctional Services (NDCS). The solicitation seeks vendors to supply mattress cores in multiple specifications, including thermo-bonded polyester fiber and linear low-density polyethylene (LLDPE) 3D cores. The contract covers eight core line items with estimated annual usage between 10 and 2,250 units, featuring various dimensions including 3" and 5" depths, 27" and 30" widths, and 76" to 80" lengths. The initial contract term is two years with options to renew for two additional two-year periods, with bid responses 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. Two vendors responded to the bid: Regency Fibers and Spec-Tex Inc., with total bid amounts of $110,562.70 and $32,252.80 respectively. The procurement allows for special order sizes and requires detailed testing documentation, indicating a robust evaluation process for mattress core suppliers.