Purchase of Official NCAA Baseballs for Athletics

The Louisiana Tech University Office of Purchasing is seeking a single vendor to supply 500 dozen (6,000) official NCAA‑approved baseballs (Rawlings FSR1NCAA‑SBC Flat Seam) bearing the Sun Belt Conference logo. The solicitation is a sealed‑bid competition; the award will go to the lowest responsive per‑unit price. Bids must be firm for at least 30 days, include all costs (artwork, packaging, shipping, taxes, duties), and be submitted by September 17 2026, 2:00 PM CT. No bid bond is required unless the total exceeds $50,000. The contract may be renewable for up to two additional 12‑month periods if the specifications allow, but the total term cannot exceed 36 months. • Item: Rawlings FSR1NCAA‑SBC Flat Seam baseballs with Sun Belt logo • Quantity: 500 dozen (6,000 baseballs) • Delivery: FOB destination to Louisiana Tech University, all costs included • Submission deadline: 09/17/2026 @ 2:00 PM CT (sealed bid) • Evaluation: Lowest per‑unit price wins; single‑vendor award • Required compliance: Exact make/model only; no equivalents accepted • Payment: Net 30 days after invoice receipt; vendor responsible for all taxes/duties • Potential contract renewal: Up to two additional 12‑month extensions (max 36 months)