Written Inquiries and Answers DQ 27-0074.pdf

This document is a Written Inquiries and Answers response for Colorado's white bed sheeting procurement (DQ 27-0074) managed by the Colorado Correctional Industries (CCi). The solicitation requires the supply of white bed sheeting fabric to be used in the production of offender boxer shorts, with an initial shipment of 25,000 yards required within 42 days of bid award and a second shipment of 25,000 yards due 60 days after the first delivery. The fabric must be supplied in rolls of 200–250 yards each, with specifications allowing for up to two splices per roll using industry-standard splice practices. While the specification originally called for 66-inch sheeting, the buyer indicated flexibility to accept 60-inch broadcloth rolls as an alternative option to broaden vendor participation, provided that the product meets the end-use requirements for offender clothing production.

The delivery timeline is a fixed requirement and is not subject to negotiation, as the contracting agency prefers vendors with domestic availability or inventory to meet the aggressive schedule. The buyer acknowledged that while the fabric is typically manufactured and imported internationally, some domestic vendors maintain stock and have demonstrated the ability to deliver the initial 25,000 yards within five days of award. No pricing information, set-asides, incumbency status, or contract term details are specified in this inquiries and answers document.