Purchase of Admissions T-Shirts Blanket Bid

Louisiana Tech University's Office of Purchasing seeks sealed bids for admissions t-shirts through a blanket purchase order covering the contract period of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027. The procurement encompasses three separate events: Time Out for Tech Fall T-Shirts (Item 1) with quantities ranging from 50 to 1,100 units across six sizes in either Gildan 2000 Ultra Cotton or Comfort Colors 6030 Heavyweight with delivery by October 1, 2026; Bulldog Bash T-Shirts (Item 2) with quantities from 95 to 750 units in Gildan 2000 Ultra Cotton with delivery by January 15, 2027; and Time Out for Tech Spring T-Shirts (Item 3) with quantities from 50 to 900 units in either Gildan or Comfort Colors brands with delivery by March 10, 2027. All items require three-color front printing and three-color full back printing. Sealed bids must be submitted by April 2, 2026 at 2:00 PM to the Louisiana Tech University Office of Purchasing in Ruston, Louisiana via mail or in person. Vendors must provide pricing for all items and options; failure to do so will result in non-responsive bid designation. The University will award by individual item based on lowest total unit pricing, and all bid prices must be firm for a minimum of 30 days from the bid opening date, with all costs for artwork, screens, setup fees, and shipping/handling included in the per-unit cost. The FOB point is Louisiana Tech University in Ruston, Louisiana.

No set-aside designations or restrictions targeting specific organization types have been identified in this solicitation. Vendors bidding products other than the specified brands must provide sufficient literature demonstrating compliance with specifications; however, manufacturer and brand names are referenced for quality description purposes only and are not intended to be restrictive, meaning bids will be considered for any brand meeting or exceeding specified quality standards. A bid bond is not required. The University is exempt from all Louisiana state and local sales and use taxes, and vendors are responsible for all applicable taxes and tariffs in their bid prices. Payment will be made within 30 days of receipt of a properly executed invoice or delivery, whichever is later. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the documentation. The University reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to award items separately, grouped, or on an all-or-none basis, and no specific budget range or estimated award value has been disclosed.