Annual Supply of Mattress Stets for Fire Departments

The City of Mesquite, Texas, located in Dallas County, is soliciting bids for Request for Bid (RFB No. I030-2026) to establish an annual supply contract for mattress sets specifically for fire department use. The procurement seeks approximately 20 Twin XL mattress sets annually, to be ordered on an as-needed basis, with a specific requirement for Custom Posture Pleasant FD Mattress - Eurostyle PT or an approved equivalent. Detailed specifications include precise dimensional requirements, construction standards, and material specifications, with a mandatory 10-year manufacturer's limited prorated warranty. Electronic bids must be submitted through BidNet Direct by Wednesday, November 19, 2025, at 2:00 p.m., with all potential bidder questions required to be emailed by Wednesday, November 12, 2025, by 5:00 p.m. The contract term is one year, with potential for four additional automatic one-year renewals contingent upon mutual agreement and the bidder's ability to maintain pricing. Pricing must be quoted F.O.B. Mesquite with NET 30 payment terms, and bidders must submit various compliance documents including a Conflict of Interest Questionnaire, Non-Exclusion Affidavit, references, and proof of insurance.

The solicitation does not explicitly specify set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, though it indicates openness to cooperative purchasing with other government entities. The city reserves the right to award the contract in whole or in part, suggesting flexibility in vendor selection. While no incumbent vendors are mentioned, the bid emphasizes compliance with local, state, and federal regulations and includes provisions for potential price adjustments. The procurement appears designed to accommodate various mattress manufacturers capable of meeting the precise fire department specifications. Though a specific budget range is not disclosed, the annual requirement of 20 mattress sets suggests a moderate-value contract with potential for multi-year engagement. Interested vendors must demonstrate technical capability to provide mattresses meeting the exacting requirements, particularly the Custom Posture Pleasant FD Mattress specifications, and provide comprehensive documentation of compliance and quality assurance.