ATHLETIC ATTIRE - adidas APPAREL, FOOTWEAR, & UNIFORMS (RENEWABLE) DUE 08/15 1:00PM; OPENS 08/15 2:00PM; NO PRE-BID MEETING

The University of Louisiana at Lafayette is requesting bids for adidas brand athletic apparel, footwear, uniforms, and accessories under a renewable contract with electronic bids due September 15, 2026 at 1:00 PM Central Time and public opening via Zoom at 2:00 PM the same day. This is a proprietary single-source procurement designated to maintain consistency with existing adidas inventory and previous contracts.

The scope covers athletic attire for 16 NCAA Division I intercollegiate teams (8 male, 8 female) comprising approximately 472 student-athletes, plus dance and cheerleading groups. The University requests discount percentages from adidas published list pricing for apparel, accessories, and footwear, with discounts firm through June 30, 2028. Bidders must provide incentive compensation merchandise at retail value based on annual spending thresholds and team achievements including conference championships, NCAA tournament appearances, and coaching awards. Shipping is F.O.B. UL Lafayette Destination with freight prepaid and included in pricing. The University is tax-exempt; vendors must include all applicable taxes in bid prices. Payment terms are Net 60 after receipt of properly executed invoices.

The initial contract term runs from award through June 30, 2027, with four one-year renewal options at the same prices and terms, not to exceed 60 months total. Purchase orders will issue shortly after July 1, 2027, with deliveries anticipated September through November 2027.

Bidder qualifications require five years of experience providing athletic garments and accessories to NCAA Division I colleges and three current references. The contractor must provide a dedicated regional contact for year-round support, maintain current manufacturer catalogs, issue credit memorandums within 30 days for returns and defective products, and refund credit memos after 90 days of issuance.

No pre-bid meeting or site visit is required. Prospective bidders may contact the buyer of record, Martina Howard, at 337-482-1079 for facility information.