123838 OR - Atlantic Textiles TO POST.pdf

This is a solicitation document issued by the State of Nebraska, Department of Administrative Services (DAS), Materiel Division, State Purchasing Bureau (SPB), in coordination with the Department of Correctional Services (DCS), for the procurement of textile materials. The solicitation requests bids for four specific textile items: 7.5 oz fleece in heather gray (15,000 yards annually), 7.5 oz rib knit in heather gray (7,588 yards annually), 5.5 oz jersey knit in white (130,000 yards annually), and 5.5 oz white shoulder tape (36,000 yards annually). All materials must meet first-quality standards and be rolled on 2-3-inch inner diameter non-crush cores. Materials are subject to performance testing including ten wash and dry cycles. The bid opening is scheduled for December 29, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. CST via Webex. The resulting contract will span two years with potential renewal options for three additional one-year periods.

Vendors must submit comprehensive pricing on the provided cost sheet with unit prices for core items and any applicable discounts. Prices will remain fixed for the first twelve months, with subsequent increases limited to Producer Price Index adjustments. All deliveries must occur within 45 calendar days of order receipt and be made to Cornhusker State Industries at 800 Pioneers Boulevard, Lincoln, Nebraska 68502, with all transportation and delivery charges included in quoted pricing. Deliveries are restricted to Monday through Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., excluding state and federal holidays, and must be palletized with protective coverings and detailed roll markings. The contract is non-exclusive, and vendors must be authorized to conduct business in Nebraska and comply with Secretary of State registration requirements. The solicitation does not specify explicit set-aside designations or budget ranges but requires bidders to specify manufacturer and product line information with the option to propose alternative or equivalent items subject to evaluation.