Football Equipment (UW-MAD) [19-5062]

The University of Wisconsin-Madison's Department of Intercollegiate Athletics is seeking bids for Riddell football equipment through a Request for Bid (RFB) issued on July 16, 2018. The procurement encompasses football helmets, pads, and related equipment items, with bids due by July 30, 2018, at 2:00 p.m. CDT. Bidders must submit percentage discounts from the manufacturer's current price list, with all bids on an F.O.B. Destination basis, including packing, freight, insurance, and delivery charges. To be eligible, vendors must have five years of experience providing football equipment and be original manufacturers, authorized distributors, or manufacturer-authorized dealers. The University will award the contract to bidders offering the highest percentage discount for each manufacturer. The contract term runs from October 1, 2018, through September 30, 2019, with potential automatic renewal for four additional one-year terms, contingent on 90-day prior written notice. The University reserves the right to request oral presentations, product demonstrations, or vendor site visits to validate submitted information.

The RFB encourages participation from Wisconsin-certified Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs), Woman-Owned Businesses (WBEs), and Disabled Veteran-Owned Businesses (DVBs), with specific goals of awarding at least 5% to MBEs and 1% to DVBs where applicable. Bidders must maintain commercial general liability insurance of at least $1,000,000 and provide insurance certificates upon award. Payment terms are set at Net 30 days following acceptance of goods and services. The University qualifies for governmental and educational discounts, which must be reflected in unit pricing. The estimated annual value of the contract is $125,000, with potential for multi-year extensions. No mandatory bidders' conferences or site visits were specified, but the University maintains flexibility to conduct additional evaluations as needed to ensure the most suitable vendor selection.