PROMOTIONAL ITEMS

The South Carolina Department of Social Services is soliciting bids for a multi‑year (up to five years) blanket purchase agreement to supply a broad catalog of promotional merchandise. The contract will cover nine product “lots” ranging from apparel and drinkware to educational toys and miscellaneous items, with required custom branding (screen printing, embroidery, laser engraving, etc.). Bidders must submit tiered discount percentages off the lowest catalog price for six quantity ranges and may include a one‑time setup fee per lot. The award will be made based primarily on the discount offered, adjusted by a market‑basket pricing assessment. • Nine distinct product categories (apparel, drinkware, bags, outdoor leisure, awards, wellness/safety, customized supplies, educational toys, miscellaneous) to be sourced under a single contract. • Discount‑off‑catalog pricing required for six quantity tiers (1‑100 up to 500+ units) plus optional flat‑rate setup fees. • Contract term: 1‑year base with four optional one‑year renewals (maximum five years), with annual volume‑sales reporting. • Mandatory compliance with the agency’s style guide for branding and the “as‑equal” substitution policy for any item.