Baseball Equipment For UW Milwaukee Panthers

The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM) has established a multi-award vehicle for baseball equipment and related sporting goods, focusing on comprehensive athletic procurement. The contract covers a wide range of sports equipment including baseball-specific items such as BBCOR bats, practice and game balls, fielding gloves, and other accessories. Additionally, the vehicle encompasses broader sports equipment categories including gymnastics, boxing, watersports, and winter sports equipment, with complementary apparel like unisex sweatshirts. This vehicle is designed to support UWM's athletic programs and potentially extend to other University of Wisconsin system institutions, municipalities, and state entities.

The contract is awarded to Burghardt Sporting Goods of New Berlin, Wisconsin, with a performance period from September 1, 2025, to August 31, 2028, and provisions for two optional one-year renewals. The total initial contract value is $17,897.80, with firm pricing for the three-year term and limited annual price adjustments during renewal periods. The vehicle covers the state of Wisconsin and operates under contract number P26-002-O29, issued through RFB 2026-UWMIL-01068-RFB. Key contract features include net 30-day payment terms, credit card acceptance, and a unique requirement for UWM to make at least six social media posts annually featuring the contracted equipment.