ITB 120862 OR - T130 and T180 Sheeting, Shirt and Pant Material - additional documents.pdf

This document is an Invitation to Bid (ITB #120862 OR) issued by the Nebraska Department of Administrative Services (DAS) Materiel Division and State Purchasing Bureau (SPB) for procuring textile materials for Cornhusker State Industries. The solicitation seeks to establish a two-year contract with two optional one-year renewal periods for various fabric materials, including 10,000 yards of T130 sheeting and 32,000 yards of T180 sheeting annually, along with shirt and pant fabrics in khaki, white, and gray colors. Specific deliverables include woven twill shirt fabric (5.25 oz), pant fabric twill (7.5 oz), 1,200 dozen finished sheets, and 1,300 dozen pillowcases. Vendors must maintain approximately one month's inventory (2,000 yards) of khaki twill material and provide delivery within 45 days after order receipt, with the bid due on March 31, 2025, at 2:00 PM Central Time.

The contract includes pricing provisions requiring fixed pricing for the first twelve months, with potential price increases subject to state approval. Preference will be given to resident disabled veterans and businesses in designated enterprise zones when all other bid factors are equal. The solicitation allows for optional non-core items through percentage discounts across various fabric categories, including jersey fabrics, fleece fabrics, cotton/poly blend materials, finished goods, and accessories. Delivery is exclusively to Cornhusker State Industries in Lincoln, Nebraska, with restricted delivery windows between 8:00 AM and 2:30 PM, Monday through Friday. The state reserves significant discretion in evaluating bids, including the right to reject substitutions for core list items and deny proposed price increases. Bidders must submit comprehensive documentation, including detailed product specifications and manufacturer information, with ACME SUPPLY CO., LTD appearing to be a potential vendor for this opportunity.