123838 OR Intent to Award SOLICITATION NOTICE.docx

This is a Notice of Intent to Award issued by the State of Nebraska, Department of Administrative Services, Materiel Division, State Purchasing Bureau, for textile materials procurement by the Department of Correctional Services. The solicitation (123838 OR) sought 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). The bid opening occurred on December 29, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. CST via Webex, with the Intent to Award posted on January 6, 2026. The resulting contract will span two years with potential renewal options for three additional one-year periods. All materials must be first quality, rolled on 2-3-inch inner diameter non-crush cores, and subject to performance testing including ten wash and dry cycles. Deliveries must occur within 45 calendar days of order receipt and be made Monday through Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. to Cornhusker State Industries at 800 Pioneers Boulevard, Lincoln, Nebraska 68502.

The State of Nebraska intends to award the contract to Jag Textile Company. Vendor pricing must remain fixed for the first twelve months, with subsequent increases limited to Producer Price Index adjustments. All transportation and delivery charges are included in quoted pricing. The solicitation does not specify explicit set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises. Vendors must be authorized to conduct business in Nebraska and comply with Secretary of State registration requirements. The contract is non-exclusive, with the State reserving the right to procure similar goods from alternative sources.