Fiber Cores for Mattress Production

The Commonwealth of Kentucky Finance and Administration Cabinet, on behalf of the Justice and Public Safety Cabinet, is requesting bids for polyester fiber cores and batting for mattress production by Kentucky Correctional Industries under RFB 758 2700000132, with bids due October 9, 2026 at 1:30 p.m. EST. Kentucky Correctional Industries receives a 20% preference on maximum points awarded; Kentucky resident bidders receive reciprocal preference equal to the preference given by a nonresident bidder's home state.

The scope comprises polyester fiber cores in eight specified sizes ranging from 25x75x4 to 38x74x5 inches and pillow batting in two sizes (20x26x30 and 20x26x20 inches), all meeting defined loft, weight, width, and length tolerances and compliant with California fire codes TB 117, 121, 129, and 133. Delivery is required to Eastern Kentucky Correctional Complex in West Liberty, Kentucky, Monday through Friday between 7:45 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. The resulting master agreement runs for an initial one-year period with four optional two-year renewal periods, subject to written approval by all parties and potential renegotiation of terms.

Award uses best value ranking: 95 points allocated to price and 5 points to delivery time in working days. Prices must be quoted F.O.B. Destination Freight Prepaid and Allowed, excluding federal excise tax and Kentucky sales or use tax. Price increases are prohibited during the first twelve months; thereafter increases require written justification based on industry-wide price changes with at least thirty days' notice.

Vendors must submit responses electronically through the eProcurement system and register in the Vendor Self Service System prior to bid submission. Commercial General Liability Insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate is required; Automobile Liability Insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence is required if the contractor delivers items. Vendors' written questions are due September 28, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. EST, with Commonwealth responses issued by October 2, 2026.