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 to be supplied to the Department of Correctional Services. The solicitation (Number 123838 OR) sought qualified vendors to provide 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, and the Notice of Intent to Award was 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. Vendors are required to deliver materials within 45 calendar days of order receipt, with deliveries restricted to Monday through Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., excluding state and federal holidays, to Cornhusker State Industries at 800 Pioneers Boulevard, Lincoln, Nebraska 68502.

Jag Textile Company has been selected as the intended awardee for this contract. Pricing must include all transportation and delivery charges, with prices fixed for the first twelve months and subsequent increases limited to Producer Price Index changes. The solicitation contains no explicit set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The contract is non-exclusive, with the State reserving the right to procure similar goods from alternative sources. Vendors were required to provide detailed specifications, including material composition information, width, and color requirements, along with manufacturer and product line information.