Athletic Apparel and Equipment for Sacramento State

California State University, Sacramento (CSU Sacramento) is seeking proposals for a comprehensive athletic apparel and equipment contract through Bid No. B250002. The procurement aims to secure a qualified vendor to provide high-quality athletic gear for all intercollegiate teams, coaches, support staff, and optional spirit wear for internal departments and student-athletes. The solicitation covers branded and unbranded athletic apparel, footwear, uniforms, and equipment across multiple sports programs. Interested vendors must complete online vendor registration through the PlanetBids portal and email specific contact persons (Kimberley Holmberg or Miriam Tadeo) with detailed company information. The bid has a critical deadline of Friday, July 25, 2025, at 11:00 AM for proposal submission, with a specific requirement that email requests for bid documents use the exact subject line "Request Copy of Bid No. B250002 Athletic Apparel and Equipment". The procurement encompasses jurisdictions in Sacramento County and San Francisco City, indicating a potential multi-location service requirement.

While specific set-aside designations are not explicitly detailed in the provided documentation, the procurement appears to be open to qualified vendors who can meet the comprehensive athletic equipment and apparel needs of the university. The bid falls under category code 20000 for Clothing/Athletic/Uniforms, suggesting a specialized procurement process. No incumbent vendors or existing contractors are mentioned in the available materials. The document does not specify a precise budget range or award value, leaving potential financial parameters open for competitive bidding. Vendors will likely need to demonstrate capabilities in producing high-quality, potentially customized athletic apparel and equipment, with the ability to supply gear for multiple sports teams and support staff. The structured registration and document request process indicates a rigorous vendor selection methodology, which suggests the university will carefully evaluate potential suppliers based on their technical capabilities, product quality, and responsiveness to the specific athletic program requirements.