BID 120862 OR JAG TEXTILE MAR 2025.pdf

This document is an Invitation to Bid (ITB) #120862 OR issued by the State of Nebraska's Department of Administrative Services (DAS), Materiel Division, State Purchasing Bureau (SPB) for procuring textile materials for Cornhusker State Industries. The solicitation seeks a qualified vendor to supply T130 and T180 sheeting, shirt and pant materials with specific technical requirements, including 10,000 yards of T130 sheeting, 32,000 yards of T180 sheeting, and various fabric quantities for shirts and pants in khaki, white, and gray colors. The bid response is due on March 31, 2025, at 2:00 PM Central Time, with a contract term of two years and two optional one-year renewal periods. Vendors must maintain one month's inventory (approximately 2,000 yards) of khaki twill material and provide delivery within 45 days after order receipt.

The solicitation includes preference provisions for resident disabled veterans and businesses in designated enterprise zones when bid factors are equal. Pricing must remain fixed for the first twelve months, with potential price increases subject to state approval. The contract allows for non-core items through percentage discounts across fabric categories, including jersey, fleece, cotton/poly blend materials, and accessories. Delivery is exclusively to Cornhusker State Industries in Lincoln, Nebraska, with strict delivery windows from 8:00 AM to 2:30 PM, Monday through Friday. The state reserves significant discretion in bid evaluation, including the right to reject substitutions for core list items and deny proposed price increases. Vendors must provide comprehensive documentation, including detailed product specifications and manufacturer information, and only first-quality materials will be accepted.