Mattresses and Pillows

The Florida Department of Corrections (FDC) is issuing an Invitation to Bid (ITB) for the procurement of mattresses and pillows for various non-incentivized and incentivized correctional institutions throughout the state. The ITB specifies detailed requirements for the mattresses, including dimensions, core materials, and flammability standards. The Department estimates annual quantities of 4,000 non-incentivized mattresses, 800 incentivized mattresses, and 4,000 pillows. Bids are due by August 29, 2023, at 2:00 pm Eastern Time, and bidders must provide sample items with their bids. The contract resulting from this ITB will have a three-year term with renewal options, and the award will go to the responsive and responsible bidder submitting the lowest grand total price. The ITB includes provisions related to vendor diversity, environmental considerations, intellectual property, and other special conditions.

The current contractor for these services is Prison Rehabilitative Industries and Diversified Enterprises, Inc. (PRIDE). The ITB does not mention any specific set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. Additionally, the ITB does not provide details on the possible award values or budget ranges. Vendors must bid on all items to be considered responsive, and the contract will have fixed pricing for the 3-year term, though vendors may request an equitable price adjustment.