University of Illinois at Chicago
Announcement of a Sole Source Purchase
Renewal entered into with:Vendor: Adidas-America
Amount:
An estimated $150,000
Renewal: 2nd of 2, 7/1/2012 through 6/30/2013
Pricing Changes:
None
Service/Product Changes:
None
Sole Source Status:
Adidas remains the only manufacturer that can provide uniforms, footwear and other apparel for all nineteen sport teams.
Potential Future Renewals:
None
Comments: The ability to buy directly from Adidas eliminates high pricing from a dealer/distributor, improves delivery and creates distinctive uniform branding.
The buyer for this procurement is now John
Meehan, (312) 413-5961.
The University award process may be delayed up to thirty days as this award goes through a state approval process.
Renewal entered into with:Vendor: Adidas-America
Amount:
An estimated $150,000
Renewal: 1st of 2, 7/1/2011 through 6/30/2012
Pricing Changes:
None
Service/Product Changes:
None
Sole Source Status:
Yes.
Comments: The expiration date of award was incorrect when published in 2008. The 34 month period for award expires June 30, 2011.
The University award process may be delayed up to thirty days as this award goes through a state approval process.
Awarded to:Vendor: Adidas-America, Atlanta, GA
Amount: An estimated $450,000
Terms:
An estimated start date of 9/19/2008 through 6/30/2012, 34 months
Renewals:
2 one-year
The University award process may be delayed up to thirty days as this award goes through a state approval process.
First published Thursday, September 4, 2008
The University awarded a contract for athletic uniforms, footwear, and apparel to Adidas-America, Atlanta, GA, for an estimated $450,000.
The Department of Intercollegiate Athletics will purchase Adidas athletic uniforms, footwear, apparel and accessories for all 18 teams beginning September 18, 2008 through June 30, 2012 with the option to renew for 2 one-year periods at the same price, terms and conditions. All renewals are subject to continuing need, availability of funds, satisfactory performance, and appropriate price reductions.
This purchase is only economically available from a single source because the
compatibility of equipment, accessories, replacement parts, or service is a paramount consideration.
The purchase of Adidas footwear, athletic team apparel for players, coaches and staff, and accessories provides a quality, consistent,high performance and professional image for the University and the 18 sports teams.
For additional information, contact:
This transaction is subject to the State Board of Elections registration and certification requirements of Public Act 095-0971.
The State of Illinois has a policy to encourage prospective vendors to hire
qualified veterans, minorities, females, persons with disabilities and ex-offenders.
