Amendment 1 to RFQ 1446.pdf

Amendment 1 to RFQ 1446 revises the Idaho Department of Juvenile Corrections' request for quotes for weighted blankets. The amendment updates the original RFQ by replacing the main document with a revised version, modifying the quotes due date in Section 3 (Time Lines) to October 8, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. Mountain Time, and revising Specification A.4 regarding outer cover materials along with corresponding changes to Exhibit A.1 (Specifications Checklist) and Exhibit B (Price Sheet). Written vendor questions were due September 29, 2026 at 11:59:59 p.m. Mountain Time. The amendment clarifies that vendors must offer weighted blankets with either polyester or canvas duvet covers featuring temperature-regulating properties, with IDJC specifying the material preference at the time of each order. The scope includes three line items: 15-pound blankets measuring 60" × 80" for the Lewiston facility (estimated annual quantity of ten units), 20-pound blankets measuring 60" × 80" for the Lewiston facility (estimated annual quantity of ten units), and 15-pound blankets measuring 48" × 72" for the Nampa facility (estimated annual quantity of sixty-five units). The contract term is anticipated not to exceed five years, including all renewal options, with renewal possible upon mutual written agreement.

All blankets must feature glass microbeads or non-toxic cotton filling that is difficult to weaponize, secure stitching to prevent pellet shifting, machine washability, and neutral colors such as gray or dark blue. Pricing must be fully burdened and include all costs with freight prepaid F.O.B. Destination to specified locations, with no additional fees or charges permitted beyond those quoted. IDJC has historically procured weighted blankets from Walmart and Amazon at an average of $38.00 per blanket, and the department's budget cannot be stretched significantly beyond this amount. Award may be made on an all-or-none basis to the lowest-cost responsive, responsible vendor for both facilities or separately by individual juvenile correction center at IDJC's sole discretion. Contractors must deliver within thirty calendar days of order placement, provide proof of required insurance (Commercial General Liability, Commercial Automobile Liability with minimum limits of $1,000,000 each, Workers Compensation, and Employer's Liability) within five business days of contract award, and comply with the State of Idaho's No Public Funds for Abortion Act. Rejected items must be picked up within seventy-two hours at contractor expense, and IDJC reserves the right to request samples from the apparent successful vendor within eight business days of notification, delivered at no cost to IDJC.