Custom Promotional Items and Branded Merchandise Supplier Opportunities

This contract aims to establish a convenient and streamlined process for acquiring promotional items, tradeshow displays, uniforms, awards, and gifts branded with NC State or its logos, which must be vetted and licensed through the Collegiate Licensing Company (CLC). Successful vendors will need to obtain an Internal Campus Supplier license from CLC, ensuring that all products meet licensing standards. The contract is intended to provide the campus community with a list of licensed suppliers for internal promotional needs, excluding course materials and non-branded print materials, which do not require licensing. Pricing will be a key factor in evaluating bids, with awards potentially made to multiple vendors to best serve the university’s diverse requirements. Purchases of $5000 or more will require a formal purchase order, while smaller orders under this amount will be managed directly by the requesting department. The solicitation, titled "Custom Promotional Items and Branded Merchandise Supplier Opportunities," was posted on February 5, 2025, with a response deadline of March 5, 2025. The contract size is estimated between $500,000 and $2,000,000, and it is managed by North Carolina State University under the North Carolina State agency. The procurement process is open to vendors within the NAICS code 315210, which covers cut and sew apparel manufacturing, aligning with the scope of branded merchandise. The contract allows for multiple awards to ensure the university’s promotional needs are effectively met across various departments and events.