Crazylegs Classic T-shirts (2024-UWMSN-00573-RFB)

The University of Wisconsin-Madison is conducting a competitive bid solicitation (Event Number 2024-UWMSN-00573-RFB) for Crazylegs Classic T-shirts through the ShopUW+ procurement platform. The procurement seeks performance shirts featuring UW Athletic Marks, with bidders required to submit comprehensive technical proposals online via the SciQuest platform by February 22, 2024. All inquiries must be directed to Sarah Martin at sarah.martin@wisc.edu, and potential vendors are required to submit multiple t-shirt design options, each with a separate itemized bid list. Bidders must include artwork samples and comply with UW licensing procedures for using athletic marks, though no licensing royalties will be charged for this specific contract. The technical specifications include flexible sizing requirements, with the primary objective of producing high-quality event t-shirts for the Crazylegs Classic. Previous iterations of the event utilized Under Armor as the brand, but this solicitation is open to multiple potential manufacturers who can meet the specified design and quality standards.

The solicitation does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged or minority-owned businesses. Bidders are not required to register with the Wisconsin state corporation authority, and there are no apparent restrictions limiting participation based on business size or type. Downloadable artwork files are available to support bid preparation, and vendors must obtain UW licensing for printing athletic marks by following established procedures at https://licensing.wisc.edu/becoming-licensed/. While precise award values or budget ranges are not specified in the documentation, the procurement appears focused on producing event t-shirts with specific design requirements. Interested vendors should thoroughly review all amendment documents (Amendment #1 and #2) and the primary solicitation file to understand the full scope of requirements. The final artwork for the awarded vendor will be shared upon contract award, indicating that the successful bidder will work closely with the university to finalize design details.