Illinois State University is a Division 1 NCAA school with over 460 student athletes. The University is currently seeking an Athletic Team Apparel and Footwear provider to best serve the needs of the intercollegiate Athletics program by outfitting the University teams and providing the best possible product, pricing and sponsorship. Respondents are to submit proposals with the most beneficial pricing, terms, and Athletic Team Apparel/Footwear Sponsorship package for the University that they can offer. Apparel, footwear and accessories are to be purchased on an as-needed basis and as required by each sports program. Teams will begin wearing awarded Vendor's apparel no sooner than July 1, 2019.

The successful vendor will have the primary right to have their brand (logo) on all athletic apparel, footwear and accessories purchased by University with minor exceptions. As such sports fans can view, either in person or via live streaming or televised games, Vendor's products on student athletes at University athletic competition events. Such brand-exposure is far reaching, potentially impacts brand-recognition for such viewers, and as such may influence private-consumer purchasing decisions in terms of brand selection or preference. Additionally, the University offers opportunities to explore various promotional options that allow the Vendor increased brand recognition and advertising options.

PRE-SUBMISSION CONFERENCE

A voluntary pre-submission conference call will take place September 5, 2018 at 2 pm. Additional details are available in Section 1.5 of the Solicitation document.