Mattress Raw Materials

This state and local contracting opportunity is for the procurement of mattress raw materials by the Virginia Department for the Blind and Vision Impaired (DBVI) and Virginia Industries for The Blind (VIB). The specific materials requested include boxsprings, ticking, and other mattress components to be delivered to VIB's Charlottesville manufacturing facility. The solicitation is an Unsealed Invitation for Bid (Quick Quote) with a bid due date of December 12, 2023. Bidders must provide detailed product information and specifications to be considered responsive. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder meeting the set-aside requirements.

The procurement is set-aside for DSBSD-certified small businesses, with award priority given to micro businesses if the pricing is deemed fair and reasonable. Payment will be made in accordance with the Commonwealth's Prompt Pay Act, and invoices must reference the contract or purchase order number. The solicitation provides details on the Commonwealth's payment methods, including EPAY, EDI/check, and VISA. The incumbent vendor for this contract is Winston Salem Industries for the Blind (VA10080016), who was recently awarded Contract #CTR021555 to furnish the mattress raw materials for the period of 12/22/2023 to 12/21/2024 in response to UIFB# 51086-1 dated 12/11/2023.