123838 OR -SOLICITATION LIST OF RESPONDENTS.docx

This is a Solicitation List of Respondents filed by the State of Nebraska Department of Administrative Services, Materiel Division, State Purchasing Bureau for the Department of Correctional Services. The solicitation (Number 123838 OR) seeks qualified vendors to supply four textile materials: 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, be rolled on 2-3-inch inner diameter non-crush cores, and pass performance testing including ten wash and dry cycles. The bid opening occurred on December 29, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. CST via Webex. The resulting contract will span two years with options for renewal through three additional one-year periods. Deliveries must occur within 45 calendar days of order receipt to Cornhusker State Industries at 800 Pioneers Boulevard, Lincoln, Nebraska, during Monday through Friday business hours (8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.), excluding state and federal holidays.

Five responsive bids were submitted: Atlantic Textiles, Carr Textile Corporation, Club Tex Inc., Jag Textile Company, and Ragold Corporation. Pricing must remain fixed for the first twelve months, with subsequent increases limited to Producer Price Index adjustments. All transportation and delivery charges must be included in quoted pricing, with materials delivered palletized and protective coverings required. The solicitation contains no explicit set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises. Bidders must be authorized to conduct business in Nebraska and comply with Secretary of State registration requirements. The contract is non-exclusive, allowing the State to procure similar goods from alternative sources if needed.