RFP #1194059 - Aquatic Apparel and Accessories Online Marketplace and Fulfillment
Closed State & local contract opportunity Posted
- Solicitation number
- BPM055932
- State
- Maryland
- Responses due
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- Jurisdiction
- NIGP code
- UNSPSC code
Opportunity details come from emma.maryland.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
Montgomery County, Maryland's Department of Recreation is issuing RFP #1194059 to procure an aquatic apparel and accessories online marketplace and fulfillment services. The solicitation seeks a vendor capable of establishing a comprehensive e-commerce platform that will serve the county's aquatic programs, including its youth swim team, by enabling individual customers to purchase branded aquatic apparel and accessories online. The vendor must provide complete marketplace functionality including payment processing, inventory management, customization services (embroidery or screen printing), and direct shipment to end consumers. Key objectives include maintaining high levels of data accuracy and integrity, ensuring operational efficiency and effectiveness, and delivering exceptional customer service capabilities. The procurement requires vendors to demonstrate expertise in online marketplace management, order fulfillment, and branded product customization. Proposals must be submitted electronically through BidNet Direct's Maryland Purchasing Group platform at https://www.bidnetdirect.com/maryland/montgomerycounty by April 20, 2026, with the solicitation posted on March 17, 2026. Free registration is required for all interested vendors by selecting the "Limited" option during registration, with support available through BidNet Direct at 800-835-4603.
The solicitation documents do not specify set-aside designations or restrictions limiting eligible respondents to particular enterprise categories, suggesting the opportunity is open to all qualified vendors meeting the stated requirements. No incumbent vendor information, existing technology infrastructure requiring integration, or specific budget ranges have been disclosed in the available solicitation materials. Interested vendors should consult the complete RFP documentation on the BidNet Direct platform for detailed evaluation criteria, technical specifications, and any additional requirements or restrictions that may apply to this procurement.
Opportunity text
This solicitation will be issued through BidNet's Maryland Purchasing Group (https://www.bidnetdirect.com/maryland/montgomerycounty). In the spirit of continuous improvement, Montgomery County utilizes this platform to post solicitations and accept electronic responses from vendors. Registration is required and FREE for all Montgomery County solicitations by selecting the "Limited" option upon registration. IF YOU NEED HELP REGISTERING, please call BidNet Direct's Support Department at 800-835-4603. Montgomery County's Department of Recreation ("REC") offers a variety of Aquatic programs, including a youth swim team. Swim team members are provided with a minimum of branded aquatic accessories but may be interested in purchasing a variety of branded aquatic apparel and accessories.
REC intends to contract with a company who can offer an online marketplace that will receive individual orders from the public, process payments, embroider or screenprint items, and ship to individuals.
A comprehensive and complete online marketplace is expected to provide high levels of data accuracy, integrity, and inventory. The marketplace must maintain high levels of operational efficiency and effectiveness. Offerors should highlight the customer service capabilities of the organization.
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