Purchase of Official NCAA Baseballs for Athletics

Louisiana Tech University's Office of Purchasing is requesting sealed bids for 500 dozen Rawlings FSR1NCAA-SBC Flat Seam Official NCAA Baseballs with Sun Belt Conference logo imprinting under IFB 50012-662-27, with bids due September 17, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. The exact Rawlings model is a mandatory specification — equivalent brands or models are not permitted due to NCAA and Sun Belt Conference regulations.

The scope is 500 dozen baseballs imprinted with the Sun Belt Conference logo. Per-unit pricing must include all costs for artwork, screens, printing, production, assembly, packaging, shipping, and delivery; no separate line items are permitted. Bids must be manually signed in ink by an authorized signatory, submitted by mail or in person to the Office of Purchasing, and remain firm for at least 30 days from bid opening. Facsimile submissions are not accepted.

All bid prices are quoted FOB Louisiana Tech University; vendors assume all delivery charges, customs clearance, duties, and applicable taxes. Payment is due within 30 days after receipt of a properly executed invoice or delivery, whichever is later. The University reserves the right to reject any and all bids and will award to the single vendor offering the lowest per-unit price. No bid bond is required. Vendors must comply with Louisiana state law, federal civil rights statutes, and Executive Order JBE 2018-15 regarding Israel boycott prohibitions. No pre-bid conference is scheduled.