Bid Tab Summary: Nebraska Department of Correctional Services Textile Procurement

This awarded bid tabulation document reflects the final bids received for Nebraska's Department of Correctional Services textile procurement solicitation (Contract 123838 OR), managed by the Department of Administrative Services, Materiel Division, State Purchasing Bureau. The solicitation seeks qualified vendors to supply four core textile items: 7.5 oz fleece in gray (15,000 yards annually), 7.5 oz rib knit in gray (7,588 yards annually), 5.5 oz jersey knit in white (130,000 yards annually), and 5.5 oz shoulder tape in white (36,000 yards annually). Five vendors submitted bids: Atlantic Textiles, Carr Textile Corporation, Club Tex Inc., JAG Textile Company, and Ragold Corporation. The bid opening was scheduled for December 29, 2025. The contract spans two years with potential renewal options for three additional one-year periods. All deliveries must occur within 45 calendar days of order receipt, with materials delivered to Cornhusker State Industries at 800 Pioneers Boulevard, Lincoln, Nebraska 68502, during Monday through Friday business hours (8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.).

Pricing varied significantly among bidders across all line items. JAG Textile Company submitted the lowest bids on three of four core items, with unit prices of $1.94 for fleece, $1.90 for rib knit, and $1.31 for jersey knit, while Club Tex Inc. offered the lowest shoulder tape price at $0.07 per yard. Carr Textile Corporation did not submit a price for shoulder tape. Regarding non-core catalog items, only JAG Textile Company and Ragold Corporation offered discounts (5% each), while Atlantic Textiles, Carr Textile, and Club Tex Inc. did not provide discount percentages or catalog information. All bidders committed to the required 45-day lead time after initial order placement, with JAG and Ragold noting that inventory would be established 90 days after official notice of award, followed by a 5-day lead time for subsequent orders. Materials must meet specified performance standards, including compacted construction and defined thread counts, with all products manufactured to precision tolerances and composed of polyester/cotton blends rolled on non-crush cores.