26PSX0164 Addendum 1.pdf

This Addendum 1 to Solicitation 26PSX0164 issued by the State of Connecticut Department of Administrative Services modifies the original Invitation to Bid for awning, drapery, and upholstery fabrics. The amendment revises the Exhibit B Price Schedule to include Item No. 5, a new outdoor fabric category specified as Sunbrella or approved equal 100% Solution-Dyed Acrylic commercial grade, and updates Item No. 8's catalog category designation to Awning, Canvas Fabric and Outdoor Fabric. Respondents must read and accept the modifications contained in this addendum through their organization's submission in CTsource. The original solicitation maintains a response deadline of August 20, 2026 at 2:00 PM EDT, with questions due August 14, 2026 at 2:00 PM EDT. The contract term runs from September 1, 2026 through August 31, 2031, with discretionary extension options available.

Award will be determined primarily on pricing, with secondary consideration given to conformity to specifications, past performance, financial responsibility, and delivery terms. The pricing structure includes tiered percentage discounts based on order volume across the three fabric categories, with pricing firm for the initial twelve-month period and subsequent annual adjustments limited to changes in the U.S. Producer Price Index for textile products. Micro-business price preferences of up to 10% apply to entities with gross revenues not exceeding three million dollars, while veteran-owned micro businesses certified by the Connecticut State Department of Veteran Affairs receive a 15% preference. The contractor must maintain commercial general liability insurance of at least one million dollars per occurrence and two million dollars aggregate, with delivery on a free on board destination basis and vendor-specified payment terms.