120906 OR Mattress Cores Intent to Award.docx

This document is a Solicitation Notice of Intent to Award from the State of Nebraska's Department of Administrative Services (DAS) Materiel Division and State Purchasing Bureau (SPB) for Mattress Cores, Solicitation Number 120906 OR. The procurement seeks to supply mattress cores for the Nebraska Department of Correctional Services (NDCS), covering eight core line items with estimated annual usage ranging from 10 to 2,250 units. The solicitation involves mattress cores with varying specifications, including thermo-bonded polyester fiber and linear low-density polyethylene (LLDPE) 3D cores in multiple sizes (depths of 3" and 5", widths of 27" and 30", and lengths of 76" and special sizes up to 80"). The bid responses were due on April 15, 2025, at 2:00 PM Central Time, with an intent to award posting date of May 13, 2025. The initial contract term is two years, with options to renew for two additional two-year periods.

The intent to award identifies two successful vendors: BSA Intercontinental and Spec-Tex Inc. The procurement allows for pricing 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. Vendors were required to be authorized dealers and provide comprehensive warranties, with evaluation criteria focusing on product quality, compliance with state and federal regulations, and ability to meet precise specifications. The solicitation did not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Vendors were expected to submit catalog or manufacturer's price lists, with website links acceptable for documentation, demonstrating a flexible approach to vendor submissions.