Branded apparel with microsite

Midlands Technical College in West Columbia, South Carolina is seeking a vendor to provide branded apparel production and develop a secure e-commerce microsite through RFP 5400028906. The procurement involves producing five bulk apparel orders during a one-year period, including polos, vests, short and long sleeve t-shirts, hats, and hoodies. The selected vendor must design and maintain a gated e-commerce platform with password-protected access, discount code functionality, and direct shipping capabilities. Proposals were due by November 19, 2025, at 10:00 AM through the state's online bidding system, with free apparel samples required prior to the opening date. The evaluation process will occur in two phases, with the first phase assessing technical proposals (50 points), offeror experience and qualifications (30 points), and price proposals (20 points). The top three responsive offerors will advance to a second phase involving web-based demonstrations worth an additional 10 points. The contract is set to commence on December 1, 2025, and terminate on November 30, 2030, with automatic one-year renewals unless notice of non-renewal is provided.

Offerors must be registered South Carolina vendors and comply with state requirements, including illegal immigration laws and various certifications regarding independent pricing, debarment status, drug-free workplace, and ethics. The solicitation is subject to South Carolina Code Section 11-35-1524, which provides vendor preferences for in-state contractors and vendors. Vendors claiming preferences must provide their in-state office address and phone number and certify their qualification. While specific award values are not explicitly stated, the procurement includes microsite development, bulk order pricing, fulfillment costs, and volume discounts. All delivered items must be new and shipped within 30 days of purchase order receipt to multiple Midlands Technical College locations. The procurement officer, Melissa Mims, can be contacted at 803-822-3597 or melissamims@midlandstech.edu for additional information. Offers must be held open for a minimum of thirty calendar days after the opening date, with the state reserving the right to add applicable sales or use tax when determining the lowest offer.