Pillow Batting

The New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision, Division of Industries, Corcraft is soliciting bids for batting (fiberfill) required for use in the construction of pillows for high risk and public occupancy buildings. The contract term is from June 1, 2018 to May 31, 2020, with renewal options. The bid request is for 16 oz and 22 oz pillow batting, with an estimated annual quantity of 25,000 units of 16 oz and 13,000 units of 22 oz. Bids are due by May 4, 2018 at 2:00 PM. Pricing shall be on a per ounce basis, with a minimum order of 4,000 lbs. of either or both sizes. Award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder based on the grand total bid.

This opportunity has a Minority Owned Sub-Contracting Goal of 15% and a Women Owned Sub-Contracting Goal of 15%, but no Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned or Disadvantaged Owned Sub-Contracting Goals. Vendors must provide evidence of compliance with the State's vendor responsibility and procurement lobbying requirements. The procurement is not designated as a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Set Aside. The value of the contract is not explicitly stated, but the bid tabulation shows prices ranging from $72,070 to $108,090.