INVITATION FOR COMPETATIVE SEALED TERM BID
The University of Central Arkansas invites you to bid on a contract for TWIN BED
MATTRESSES for the University of Central Arkansas, (UCA) located on and off the UCA
campus, Conway, AR 72035. This contract can be renewed up to seven (7) years in one (1)
year increments. The initial contract period will be July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027. The
quantities stated within are estimated for bidding purposes only. The University may order more or
less as is required during the term of the contract.
Date Issued: 02/10/2026
UCA Contact Person: Pam Giblet
Phone Number: 501-450-3156
Fax Number: 501-450-5020
Bid Number: UCA-27-003
Bid Due Date: 03/03/2026
Bid Due Time: 10:00 a.m.
Email: pgiblet@uca.edu
Bid submittals must be properly marked with the bid number, bidders return address, phone, fax
numbers, and will be submitted prior to the closing date and time listed above. Bids received after
this time will NOT be accepted. Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud at the time and date
mentioned above. Bids CANNOT be Faxed or Emailed. Please submit all questions related to
this bid to pgiblet@uca.edu
Bids Must Be Submitted In A Sealed Envelope.
THIS PAGE MUST BE SIGNED AND RETURNED WITH THE BID QUOTE.
Company Name:
Address:
Contact Person:
Signature:
Title:
Phone Number:
Fax Number:
Email:
Submit Bids To:
University of Central Arkansas
Attn: Pam Giblet
Procurement Department
201 Donaghey Ave. Wingo 113
Conway, AR. 72035
SPECIAL TERMS & CONDITIONS:
• THIS IS AN “ALL OR NONE” BID INVITATION
• Please Return Bid Pages: 1, 2 & 3
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University of Central Arkansas
CONWAY, ARKANSAS 72035
INVITATION FOR COMPETITIVE SEALED TERM BID
(“ALL or NONE”)
UCA-27-003
Item No. (Estimated
Quantity)
Description
Mattress Specifications:
POLYURETHAN FOAM:
Foam mattress shall be a six (6.5) inch thick Super
Foam, 31 pound compression, 1.8 pound density
block of virgin polyurethane foam
COVER:
Cover shall be Oxford Navy Waterproof anti-
bacterial fabric with inverted seams
FLAMMABILY:
Meets or exceeds standards set forth in the Federal
Flammability Standards 16 CFR 1633.
PACKAGING:
Each mattress shall be wrapped in a 2.5 mil plastic
bag.
WARRANTY:
Each mattress shall have a five (5) year unconditional
warranty for repair or replacement at no charge to the
owner.
Unit
Price
Total
SIZES:
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100 36 Inch x 77 Inch Foam Mattress______________ _________ ________
2
25
36 Inch x 84 Inch Foam Mattress______________
__________ ________
DELIVERY CHARGE:_______________________ _________ ________
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TOTAL BID (EXCLUDING TAX):______________ __________ ________
NOTE: To ensure that the extended price of each
item is tabulated correctly, please use this form
provided by the University of Central Arkansas
Procurement Department to list your quotes by unit
price. Also please list the extended price.
All bid prices shall include inside delivery F.O.B. point
of destination to the University of Central Arkansas to
the designated building. Delivery must be made during
regular working hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. to
3:00 p.m.
The University of Central Arkansas reserves the right to
award the items on this Invitation for bid to the lowest
responsible, responsive bidder
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STANDARD TERMS & CONDITIONS
I. GENERAL
1. Parties. As used in these Terms and Conditions, "University" refers to the
University of Central Arkansas that issues a purchase order (PO) or enters into an
agreement incorporating these terms. "Vendor" refers to the party to which a purchase
order is issued by the University, or to a party to another form of agreement with the
University.
2. Application. These Terms and Conditions are incorporated by reference in each
PO issued by the University and may be incorporated by reference in a written
agreement between the University and a Vendor. Any terms or conditions included in a
PO issued by University or in a separate written agreement between University and
Vendor take precedence over these Terms and Conditions, unless provided otherwise
in such PO or agreement.
3. Debarment and Suspension. Vendor shall not be eligible to contract with the
University for goods or services covered by the Arkansas Procurement Law if Vendor is
presently debarred or suspended pursuant to Ark. Code Ann. § 19-11-245. Vendor
shall not be eligible to contract with the University to provide goods or services that are
a "covered transaction" within the scope of the Federal Acquisition Regulation or similar
Federal law if Vendor is presently disbarred under Federal law. The University may
immediately terminate the PO or agreement if the University determines that Vendor
has been disbarred or suspended.
4. No Other Terms Accepted. No additional terms or conditions shall be effective
without the written consent of the University. The University expressly rejects any terms
or conditions proposed or published by Vendor. In the event of a conflict between these
Terms and Conditions and Vendor's proposed terms, these Terms and Conditions shall
control.
II. PURCHASING
1. Prices. In case of errors in extension, unit prices shall govern. Prices shall be firm
and not subject to adjustment or deviation unless specifically approved in writing by the
University prior to delivery.
2. Discounts. All cash discounts offered will be taken if earned.
3. Taxes. The University is not exempt from paying sales or use taxes, except on
those items and /or purchase transactions that are specifically exempted by law. When
applicable, sales or use tax must be itemized on invoices.
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4. Shipment. All products to be delivered to the University shall be shipped only FOB
Point of Destination or, in the case of international shipments, delivered to the point of
destination specified by the University, cleared for import and with all applicable duties
and taxes paid. Risk of loss for products shall pass to the University upon delivery of
the products to point of destination designated by the University.
5. Backorders or delay in delivery. Backorders or failure to deliver within the time
required may, at the sole discretion of the University, be deemed an event of default.
Vendor must give written notice to the University Procurement Department of the
reason for any such delay and the expected delivery date. The University's
Procurement Department may, in its discretion, extend the date of delivery.
6. Delivery requirements. No substitutions or cancellations are permitted without
approval of the University Procurement Department. The delivery shall be made during
University work hours only (generally, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Central Standard Time,
though slightly varies depending on particular campus, and closed Saturday, Sunday
and University Holidays), unless prior approval for other delivery has been
obtained. Items should be shipped to the "Ship-To" address listed on the PO or
agreement..
7. Variation in quantity. The University assumes no liability for commodities
produced, processed, or shipped in excess of the amount specified on the PO.
8. Duties and customs fees. All duties and customs fees shall be paid in advance by
the Vendor prior to shipping any product for import or export to the University.
9. Permits and licenses. Vendor shall, at its own expense, procure and keep in effect
all necessary permits, certifications or licenses as required by law or as otherwise
required to fulfill the PO or agreement.
10. Inspection and testing. All goods and other products furnished will be subject to
inspection and acceptance by the University after delivery. Failure to meet the agreed
upon product or services specifications entitles the University to cancel the PO or
agreement, to reject some or all of the goods or services, to purchase replacement
goods or services elsewhere and to charge the full increase, if any, in cost and
handling to Vendor, and to obtain from Vendor a refund of all monies paid by the
University. Payments made by the University to Vendor shall not be deemed a waiver
of the University's rights or remedies.
11. Time of the Essence. Vendor and University agree that time is of the essence in
all respects concerning the PO and the performance of the obligations thereunder.
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