Fleece, Rib Knit, Jersey Knit, and Shoulder Tape Supply

The State of Nebraska Department of Administrative Services, Materiel Division, State Purchasing Bureau, on behalf of the Department of Correctional Services, issued Invitation to Bid 123838 OR to procure textile materials required for correctional facility operations. The solicitation seeks qualified bidders to supply four core items: 15,000 yards of 7.5 oz fleece in heather gray, 7,588 yards of 7.5 oz rib knit in heather gray, 130,000 yards of 5.5 oz jersey knit in white, and 36,000 yards of 5.5 oz shoulder tape in white. All materials must be first quality with specified fiber content, weight tolerances, color uniformity (Pantone 11-4101 TPG for white jersey), and maximum shrinkage rates as outlined in the technical specifications. Deliveries must be completed within 45 calendar days of order receipt to Cornhusker State Industries in Lincoln, Nebraska, with packaging on cardboard roll cradles or equivalent protective coverings. Pricing must be quoted net and inclusive of all transportation charges, F.O.B. destination, with no additional charges for packing or partial deliveries. Bidders must also provide a discount percentage off their catalog or current manufacturer's price list for non-core textile items. The solicitation opening occurred on December 29, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. CST via online Webex meeting, with written questions due by December 10, 2025, and electronic responses submitted through ShareFile. The resulting contract shall have an initial term of two years from execution, with options to renew for three additional one-year periods upon mutual agreement of the parties, with fixed pricing for the first twelve months and any subsequent increases limited to the percentage change in the Producer Price Index (PPI Series ID PCU31324-31324).

The State reserves the right to purchase items individually or as a lump sum and may award single lines or multiple lines to one or more vendors, demonstrating flexibility in vendor selection. The solicitation includes preference considerations for resident disabled veterans and businesses located in designated enterprise zones as outlined in Nebraska Revised Statutes. Five responsive bids were submitted by Atlantic Textiles, Carr Textile Corporation, Club Tex Inc., Jag Textile Company, and Ragold Corporation. Jag Textile Company was selected as the awardee on January 6, 2026, offering the lowest prices on most line items, including 7.5 oz fleece gray at $1.94 per yard and 5.5 oz jersey knit white at $1.31 per yard, with unit pricing across all bidders ranging from $0.05 to $5.36 depending on the product. Products must be manufactured to specifications including first-quality standards and specific weave and compaction requirements, with delivery commitments specifying 45-day after receipt of order (ARO) timelines for initial placement and 5-day lead times for subsequent orders once inventory is established 90 days following official notice of award. The specific award value and total contract amount are not disclosed in the available documentation; however, the contract is funded through the Department of Correctional Services' budget allocation and will be executed following the standard evaluation and selection process conducted by the State Purchasing Bureau.