This Solicitation opportunity from Iowa was posted on October 14, 2024. The submission period has ended. Browse the details below for market research, or find similar active opportunities.
Athletics Merchandising Rights
Contract Overview
Solicitation details, issuing organization, response deadlines, documents, and interested companies for this government contract opportunity.
Active Opportunities Like This One
AI Contract Overview
The Iowa State University of Science and Technology is seeking proposals for the rights to merchandise ISU Athletics starting April 1, 2026. The solicitation, identified as RFQ-1001127, emphasizes that proposals must be submitted as bundled packages covering store, online, and in-venue sales, with online-only bids being unacceptable. The contract size is estimated to range between 5 million and 15 million dollars, and responses are due by December 6, 2024. The university requires all responses to be submitted electronically through ISUBid, and contractors are encouraged to submit questions via the designated "Questions" tab prior to the deadline. The project involves a comprehensive merchandising rights agreement, likely encompassing branding, licensing, and sales rights related to ISU Athletics. The procurement process is governed by detailed terms and conditions, including strict insurance requirements that mandate coverage for general liability, automobile liability, workers' compensation, and excess liability, with Iowa State University, the Board of Regents, and the State of Iowa named as additional insureds. The university’s general contractual framework also stipulates provisions for delivery, acceptance, warranties, payment, confidentiality, and compliance with applicable laws, including Iowa Code preferences for in-state products. The instructions for proposal submission highlight the importance of adherence to procedural guidelines, evaluation criteria, and the formation of contracts through purchase orders or agreements. Overall, the solicitation aims to secure a qualified contractor capable of managing comprehensive merchandising rights for Iowa State Athletics, ensuring compliance with university policies and legal standards.
General Info
Agency
Place of Performance
IA, USASet-Aside
Documents
4AI Contract Breakdown
Uniform Contract FormatContract not broken down yet
CLEATUS splits the solicitation into Uniform Contract Format (UCF) sections: scope, pricing, deliverables, and evaluation criteria.
Timeline
Submission Closed
Organization & Contact Information
Full Description
Contractors should read all materials carefully and note the due date. Contractors must submit all questions in the "Questions" tab related to this bid opportunity. Bid responses will ONLY be accepted online via ISUBid. Please allow adequate time to review and submit your response prior to the deadline.
More opportunities from Iowa State University
Same awarding agency
Earlier notices in this NAICS code
Posted before this notice, open and closed
Find Active Opportunities Like This
Get AI-powered intelligence on the opportunities still open
Every page of the solicitation package shredded into a compliance breakdown
AI-powered matching based on your capabilities and past performance
Competitor and incumbent history on the requirement
Automated alerts on amendments, Q&A deadlines, and award
Join 750+ contractors already using CLEATUS
