Selected vendor must also be able to provide custom items or products fashioned to the buyer’s specification that could have sport specific production periods. Manufacturers refer to these production periods as their window.” The vendor must identify minimum “production quantity order for custom item orders. The vendor must deliver all custom items within eight (8) weeks of receipt of order and six weeks (6) for modified stock/custom items. Contractor MUST furnish all quantities actually ordered within the specified time frame. If the vendor fails to provide the items or quantities ordered and on time, JSU reserves the right to purchase those items from other vendors outside the contract. 2.4 Historical Data For bidder’s reference, JSU annually purchases (uniforms, practice gear, socks, sideline apparel, hats and shoes, equipment and supplies for approximately 320 student-athletes in our 16 intercollegiate sports programs, as well as for athletic administration. Data is provided for informational purposes ONLY and annual numbers will vary. 2.5 Pricing Pricing shall be based on discount off current published manufacturer’s list price and FOB destination. Bidder’s pricing shall remain constant through the term of the contract. The awarded vendor may update the manufacturer’s price list during the contract period on the anniversary date or as issued by the manufacturer to reflect new products, supplier’s price changes, and deletion of discontinued products, etc. However, all percentage discounts bid shall remain firm (or increase) for the duration of the contract. Supplier shall provide the University with copies of price lists as issued by manufacturer and as requested by the University. If a vendor discontinues a product previously purchased, the equivalent new product must be offered at the same or lowered price. Contract prices may increase or decrease during the contract period in accordance with changes made by the manufacturer in established nationally distributed price list or published catalog. Catalog or price lists may indicate changes but the percentage discount JSU IFB ATHLETICS APPAREL originally accepted for award shall not be decreased. New products will be considered for inclusion provided they are pertinent to the award description and offered to the University at the same terms and conditions as in the original bid and at pricing or discount deemed to be reasonable and in the best interests of the University. SECTION THREE: BID REQUIREMENTS 3.1 Response Requirements
Selected vendor must also be able to provide custom items or products fashioned to the buyer’s specification that could have sport specific production periods. Manufacturers refer to these production periods as their “production window.” The vendor must identify minimum quantity order for custom item orders. The vendor must deliver all custom items within eight (8) weeks of receipt of order and six weeks (6) for modified stock/custom items. Contractor MUST furnish all quantities actually ordered within the specified time frame. If the vendor fails to provide the items or quantities ordered and on time, JSU reserves the right to purchase those items from other vendors outside the contract. 2.4 Historical Data For bidder’s reference, JSU annually purchases (uniforms, practice gear, socks, sideline apparel, hats and shoes, equipment and supplies for approximately 320 student-athletes in our 16 intercollegiate sports programs, as well as for athletic administration. Data is provided for informational purposes ONLY and annual numbers will vary. 2.5 Pricing Pricing shall be based on discount off current published manufacturer’s list price and FOB destination. Bidder’s pricing shall remain constant through the term of the contract. The awarded vendor may update the manufacturer’s price list during the contract period on the anniversary date or as issued by the manufacturer to reflect new products, supplier’s price changes, and deletion of discontinued products, etc. However, all percentage discounts bid shall remain firm (or increase) for the duration of the contract. Supplier shall provide the University with copies of price lists as issued by manufacturer and as requested by the University. If a vendor discontinues a product previously purchased, the equivalent new product must be offered at the same or lowered price. Contract prices may increase or decrease during the contract period in accordance with changes made by the manufacturer in established nationally distributed price list or published catalog. Catalog or price lists may indicate changes but the percentage discount JSU IFB ATHLETICS APPAREL originally accepted for award shall not be decreased. New products will be considered for inclusion provided they are pertinent to the award description and offered to the University at the same terms and conditions as in the original bid and at pricing or discount deemed to be reasonable and in the best interests of the University. SECTION THREE: BID REQUIREMENTS 3.1 Response Requirements
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