1. A personalized congratulatory letter (provided by NIU) on NIU letterhead with scanned signature of University President. 2. Personalized color Certificate of Appreciation with NIU’s seal logo, employee name, years of service, and scanned signature of University President OR.. 3. An alternative recognition option in lieu of the above Certificate of Appreciation recognizing the employees service milestone will be considered. Vendor shall be responsible for providing alternative options in their response to this solicitation. Evaluation of alternative item shall be based upon uniqueness of item; how item reflects the milestone years of service; functionality of item. 4. Awards will be given to employees who have completed years of service at 5, 10, 15,20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45 and 50 year intervals as well as retirees. 5. Awards shall be scheduled and issued on a rolling monthly basis. 6. It is anticipated that an annual average of 350 employees will be eligible to receive an award each year for the term of this contract. This number is based upon current employee data and is subject to change. 7. A minimum of ten (10) different items for selection at each award interval shall be offered with varying price points not to exceed the informational award amount listed in Attachment A – Pricing. 8. Vendor shall demonstrate creativity in the employee presentation of the award booklet that may also incorporate congratulatory comments from the employee’s supervisor, peers or other campus stakeholders. 9. Vendor shall communicate and discuss needed changes to award booklet with University’s Program Administrator as needed. 10. Vendor agrees to replace any items shipped that are due to loss or misdirection of shipment at no cost to NIU or the employee. 11. All award products must be warranted to be free from any defects for the period of 30 days or the length of time offered by the manufacturer’s standard warranty, whichever is longer.
