The University seeks pricing in the form of a percentage-off discount for name-brand apparel, supplies, accessories, and footwear. Items purchased from the awarded vendors shall include, but are not limited to: • Supplies – stopwatches, whistles, lanyards, mesh pennies, cones, air horns, equipment bags, jump ropes, basketballs, nets, etc. • Clothing, Accessories, & Footwear – sweatshirts, rain jackets, turtlenecks, fleece pullovers, tshirts, caps, visors, etc. Brands requested by the University are listed on the bid response sheet (Attachment C). All team uniforms must be Nike branded. Non-team specific items, including merchandise, supplies, and accessories, may utilize other brands. Vendors must adhere to the following requirements for products delivered under this contract: 1. All vendors must have the capability of rendering screen printing and embroidery services. All embellishments must be proofed and approved with no additional charge for reproofs. 2. The maximum turnaround on all embellished apparel (screen printed, embroidered, heat transfer) shall be three (3) weeks. 3. Vendors must guarantee all product purchases with zero-cost replacements for defective items. 4. The University may order any single uniform or replacement at original cost. 5. Vendors must possess the ability to assist in the creation, maintenance, and supply of individual athletic team web stores. 6. Vendors must be able to package teams’ individual orders by student-athletes and ship directly to student-athletes’ home address upon the University’s request. 7. Vendors must be able to accept payment by either credit card or purchase order, at the University’s discretion. SSU processes payment via ACH. 8. All orders must be quoted prior to the confirmation of the order. Quotes and invoices must be itemized, including shipping. 9. All vendors must make a representative available to meet with university staff and studentathletes on-site, bring samples, and assist with orders as required.
