Vikings Apparel & Premium Items: T-Shirts, Caps, &

The State of Minnesota, specifically the Minnesota State Lottery (MSL), is seeking proposals for a one-time procurement of Minnesota Vikings-branded apparel and premium items through a Request for Proposal (RFP). The solicitation covers 10,800 t-shirts, 5,000 baseball caps, and 1,000 clear drawstring bags, all of which must feature both the Minnesota Vikings NFL team logo and the MSL logo. Contractors must be official NFL licensed merchandise suppliers and submit their responses exclusively through the SWIFT Supplier Portal by April 22, 2024, at 3:00 PM Central Time. The contract term is anticipated to run from May 1, 2024, to August 31, 2024, with items required to be delivered by June 28, 2024. Evaluation of proposals will be comprehensive, with 100 points allocated for acceptance of state terms and conditions, 900 points for cost details, and potential additional preference points. Respondents must provide unprinted item samples within three business days of the response deadline and include detailed pricing, packaging, and delivery specifications.

The procurement appears to have potential opportunities for small businesses, with the RFP noting the State's Small Business Procurement Program may apply. Respondents are asked to indicate their business's eligibility for small business classifications. While no specific set-aside percentages or disadvantaged enterprise requirements are explicitly detailed, the state reserves the right to award the contract to a single or multiple vendors based on the most advantageous proposal. The price schedule in Exhibit D provides itemized pricing for different quantities and sizes of apparel and promotional items, with unit prices varying based on volume. Although a precise total contract value is not specified, the procurement involves quantities of thousands of items across multiple product types. The jurisdictions involved include Ramsey County and the City of St. Paul, with all items to be delivered to Minnesota State Lottery regional offices and headquarters. Potential vendors must be prepared to meet strict NFL licensing requirements and provide comprehensive product documentation.