Athletic equipment & supplies

St. Louis Community College is seeking proposals for a blanket order contract to supply athletic equipment and supplies for its Physical Education Departments and Intercollegiate Athletic Programs. The procurement encompasses four distinct product categories: balls (including baseballs, softballs, basketballs, soccer balls, volleyballs, and tennis balls), apparel (uniforms, shorts, t-shirts, sweatshirts, jackets, caps, socks, and embroidered items), footwear for multiple sports, and equipment such as aluminum bats, batting helmets, gloves, catcher's equipment, and netting. Vendor questions are due by December 4, 2025, with proposals required by December 18, 2025, at 12:00 p.m. CST via the Bonfire Hub submission portal. The evaluation period will conclude on December 23, 2025, with evaluation criteria weighted equally at 25 percent each for delivery services, discount offered, pricing, and manufacturer brand/type. Finalists will be required to provide live demonstrations, and the contract will be for three years with potential extension options of up to twelve additional months. Bidders must provide current catalogs, price books, itemized unit pricing, acceptable brand substitutions, and discount percentages for listed manufacturers.

The solicitation does not include specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises. All products must be new and manufacturer-warranted at delivery, and bidders must document delivery services, minimum order requirements, return policies, and lead times. The College reserves the right to award the contract on a section-by-section basis, to multiple vendors, or on an all-or-nothing basis, and may conduct facility inspections prior to award. Pricing for Year 1 must remain firm, with bidders indicating maximum allowable escalation percentages for Years 2 and 3. Vendors must comply with Missouri's E-Verify employment authorization requirements and provide notarized affidavits for contracts exceeding $5,000. The College is tax-exempt (Missouri I.D. 11166584) and will process invoices electronically within 30 days of receipt. While specific award values are not explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the solicitation suggests a significant contract opportunity for athletic equipment and supply vendors serving educational institutions.