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 Materiel Division and State Purchasing Bureau (SPB) for Mattress Cores, Solicitation Number 120906 OR. The procurement is for the Nebraska Department of Correctional Services (NDCS) and seeks to acquire mattress cores with specific requirements, including thermo-bonded polyester fiber and linear low-density polyethylene (LLDPE) 3D cores in various sizes. The solicitation covers eight core line items with estimated annual usage between 10 and 2,250 units, featuring different depths (3" and 5"), widths (27" and 30"), and lengths (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, and the contract will have an initial two-year term with options to renew for two additional two-year periods.

The intent to award the contract has been made to two 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, provide comprehensive warranties, and submit catalog or manufacturer's price lists. The evaluation criteria emphasized product quality, compliance with state and federal regulations, and the ability to meet precise specifications for mattress cores. While specific budget ranges were not explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the procurement suggests a significant potential contract value, particularly given the multi-year term and the wide range of estimated annual unit requirements.