Written Inquiries and Answers 27-0046.pdf
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- Mattress Cores - CCi
- Solicitation number
- DQ1 CFAA 2027000046 4
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- Garfield County, Colorado
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This is a Written Inquiries and Answers document for a mattress cores procurement by the Colorado Department of Corrections (DOC) and Colorado Correctional Industries (CCi). The solicitation requests mattress core inserts available in multiple dimensions: either 3" x 30" x 76" or 78", or alternatively 6" x 30" x 76" or 78". Bidders are encouraged to submit options they deem appropriate for the intended application. Key specification areas under clarification include foam density standards, fire performance testing requirements, material durability regarding water and liquid exposure, and resistance to vandalism-related damage. The document indicates that specifications for fire tests, density quantification, and performance criteria remain flexible, with the agency requesting bidders to propose various options for review rather than prescribing singular requirements.
The Colorado DOC and CCi have indicated preferences for materials resistant to fire and liquid exposure, though these are not absolute requirements at the time of this inquiry. The agency plans to utilize an industry-standard cover for the mattress assembly and is open to reviewing multiple fire performance test options, including consideration of detention-specific tests such as the ASTM F1870 Michigan Roll test. Bidders are explicitly invited to propose various foam types, density specifications, insert dimensions, and fire safety approaches, suggesting the agency intends to evaluate cost-effectiveness alongside performance characteristics rather than enforce rigid technical mandates.
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DQ 2027000046 – Mattress Cores – CCi
Written Inquiries and Answers
1. Since a 6” insert would provide less comfort with fire-resistant cushioning as opposed to a 5” insert, is a 5” insert acceptable?
Answer: Please submit all options you feel are appropriate. 3”x 30” 76” or 78” and or a minimum 6” x 30” x 76” or 78”
2. Foam Density is usually specified as a minimum pounds per cubic foot. Can you please quantify what is meant by the requirement High-Density?
Answer: Please submit all options you feel are appropriate.
3. There are dozens of fire performance tests, involving both completed mattresses and due to frequent vandalization, for mattress cushioning components as well. What specific fire tests and associated performance criteria is being requested?
Answer: Please submit all options you feel are appropriate, all tests submitted will be reviewed.
4. Vandalism negates mattress fire protection involving fabric barriers for certain types of foam. Is the intent to use the mattress cores for the confinement mattress assembly in combination with merely a fabric barrier to protect highly flammable foam cushioning such as polyurethane foam?
Answer: At this time we plan to use an industry standard cover.
5. In absence of stated fire performance requirements, is the objective to supply less expensive, highly flammable furniture foam such as California Technical Bulletin117 2013 which would provide no fire safety of the foam component?
Answer: Please submit all options you feel are appropriate.
6. Is the core required by the Colorado DOC and CCI to be highly fire-resistant and not affected by exposure to water or other liquids?
Answer: DOC and CCI would like material not effected by fire or exposure to water or other liquids but not a requirement at this time. Please submit all options you feel are appropriate.
7. Is the core required by the Colorado DOC and CCI to pass the Mattress Insert Test, "Michigan Roll", as per ASTM F1870 Sections10.2, and 10.2.1, and ASTM F1085 Annex A3, demonstrating less than 7% total weight loss? This is a fire test designed specifically for detention mattresses.
Answer: Please submit all options you feel are appropriate.
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