Marching Band Uniforms Question and Answer Response.docx

This is a Question and Answer Response document issued by the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, Business Services - Procurement division, regarding Request for Bid (RFB) 2026-UWLAC-01319 for marching band uniforms. The document addresses a critical clarification regarding design specifications submitted on May 5, 2026. The RFB seeks competitive bids for the design, fabrication, and delivery of marching band uniforms for the UWL marching band program. Bidders must be registered vendors within the University of Wisconsin System's approved vendor network and submit all proposals electronically through the SciQuest procurement platform at https://bids.sciquest.com/apps/Router/PublicEvent?CustomerOrg=UWisconsin. The bid submission deadline is May 15, 2026, with the RFB posting date of April 16, 2026, providing approximately one month for bid preparation and submission.

The document clarifies that design sketches and price quotes submitted must incorporate the written design specifications rather than the included design images, as discrepancies exist between these two sources. This specification takes precedence over any visual representations and establishes the authoritative baseline for all bidder proposals. No budget range, award value, incumbent vendor information, set-asides for disadvantaged or minority-owned businesses, or contract term details are disclosed in the available procurement documentation. Prospective vendors must maintain current registration status with the University of Wisconsin System's supplier portal and should review all supplementary RFB documentation available through ShopUW+ to ensure compliance with technical requirements and submission procedures.