T130 and T180 Sheeting, Shirt and Pant Material

The State of Nebraska, through the Department of Administrative Services (DAS) Materiel Division and State Purchasing Bureau (SPB), is conducting a competitive solicitation (ITB #120862 OR) for procuring textile materials for Cornhusker State Industries. The procurement seeks to establish a two-year contract with two optional one-year renewal periods for various fabric materials, including T130 sheeting (10,000 yards annually), T180 sheeting (32,000 yards annually), shirt and pant fabrics in khaki, white, and gray colors. Specific deliverables include woven twill shirt fabric (5.25 oz) in multiple colors, pant fabric twill (7.5 oz), finished sheets (1,200 dozen), and pillowcases (1,300 dozen). Vendors must maintain approximately one month's inventory (2,000 yards) of khaki twill material and provide delivery within 45 days after order receipt. The bid is due on March 31, 2025, at 2:00 PM Central Time, with pricing required to remain fixed for the first twelve months and potential price increases subject to state approval. Bidders must submit detailed manufacturer information, product specifications, and comply with strict quality requirements, ensuring only first-quality materials are accepted.

The solicitation includes preference provisions for resident disabled veterans and businesses located in designated enterprise zones when all other bid factors are equal. While no specific incumbent vendors are mentioned, the contract allows for optional non-core items through percentage discounts across various fabric categories, including jersey fabrics, fleece fabrics, cotton/poly blend materials, finished goods, and accessories. Delivery is exclusively to Cornhusker State Industries in Lincoln, Nebraska, with delivery windows restricted to 8:00 AM and 2:30 PM, Monday through Friday. The state reserves significant discretion in evaluating bids, including the right to reject substitutions for core list items and deny proposed price increases. Although no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the annual estimated usage suggests a substantial procurement volume, with 32,000 yards of T180 sheeting and 27,000 yards of khaki pant fabric representing significant material requirements. Bidders must be prepared to provide comprehensive documentation, including detailed product specifications and manufacturer information, to be considered for this state contract opportunity.