Athletic Rings & Pendants

The University of North Carolina at Wilmington (UNCW) has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) to solicit qualified vendors to provide Athletic Rings and Pendants for its 19 Athletics programs. The RFP outlines the requirements for men's and women's conference rings and national rings/pendants across 11 sports, with estimated quantities ranging from 20 to 65 per sport. Vendors must meet specifications for the ring and pendant design, communication process, delivery timelines, and warranty terms. Proposals are due on April 12, 2024, and UNCW intends to award a contract by April 25, 2024, with work to begin by May 1, 2024. The initial contract term is one year, with the option to renew for up to two additional one-year terms. The evaluation criteria include vendor qualifications and experience, accounting for 50% of the total score, as well as the submission of six ring samples for evaluation.

The RFP has HUB participation goals and requires all vendors to be licensed to use UNCW's intellectual property. There is no information provided about any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The RFP does not mention any incumbent vendors or current contractors, nor any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The RFP does not specify a budget range or award value.