Official Team Apparel, Uniform, & Equipment Sponsor of Williston State College Athletics

Williston State College in North Dakota is seeking proposals for an Official Team Uniform, Apparel, and Equipment Sponsor for its athletics department, covering multiple sports programs including men's and women's basketball, volleyball, softball, baseball, cross country, men's hockey, and clay target. The procurement opportunity encompasses comprehensive athletic apparel and equipment services for approximately 154 student-athletes and 11 staff members, with a targeted two-year contract and potential for eight additional one-year renewal options. The successful vendor will be responsible for providing game uniforms, practice wear, travel gear, accessories, and maintaining brand consistency across all athletic apparel, with a strong emphasis on efficient ordering processes and no minimum order quantities. Technical proposals will be evaluated across three primary criteria: quality of product and availability (25 points), value-added options (15 points), and expertise, qualifications, and references (20 points), using a comprehensive scoring methodology. The RFP was posted on May 6, 2025, with proposals due by May 30, 2025, at 12:00 PM Central Time, and an anticipated notice of intent to award scheduled for June 4, 2025.

While no specific set-aside designations are explicitly mentioned in the documentation, the current incumbent vendor is Nike, suggesting an open competition for potential vendors. The college has not established a specific budget for the contract, but the incumbent's spending in Fiscal Year 2024-25 was approximately $65,000. The procurement seeks a brand or distribution partner capable of providing major collegiate brand apparel with sophisticated embellishment and embroidery capabilities. The contract will require strict adherence to Williston State College's brand guidelines, which include specific logo usage, color standards (Williston State Green and Grey), and comprehensive graphics standards outlined in the attached brand guidelines document. Vendors will need to demonstrate ability to integrate with existing college branding, provide social media engagement, and enhance the college's athletic brand among current and prospective student-athletes. The contract includes standard state provisions, such as sales tax exemption, insurance requirements of $2,000,000 in commercial general liability coverage, and compliance with North Dakota state regulations.