RFP-715-24-Athletic Apparel

The state of Texas, through Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU), a state agency and member of the Texas A&M University System, is soliciting proposals for an exclusive athletic apparel relationship to provide such apparel for use by its 18 NCAA Division 1 athletic programs. PVAMU intends to contract with a single company to provide these products and services for the University campus. The selected vendor must have demonstrated competence and the necessary qualifications to perform the required services, which include providing a yearly program product allotment, including a specified amount of athletic company products at no or reduced cost. Vendors may also propose performance incentives and cash compensation or gifts in kind to the PVAMU Athletics Department. Proposals are due by December 21, 2023, and the original contract period will be for 5 years, with an option to extend for up to an additional 5 years.

The contracting opportunity has set-aside designations for Texas certified Historically Underutilized Businesses (HUBs), with specific subcontracting goals for different categories of services. PVAMU has determined that subcontracting opportunities are probable under this contract, and all respondents, including HUBs, must complete and submit a HUB Subcontracting Plan with their bid response. The contract value or budget range is not specified in the provided documents.