Safety Shoe Contract

Clemson University is seeking to establish a contract with multiple suppliers to provide safety shoes to campus employees. The primary objective of this contract is to provide an efficient, annual on-campus fitting event for Clemson employees, ensure employees have access to compliant safety footwear, and establish consistent, competitive pricing through a uniform discount structure. The contractor will be required to attend and operate an onsite fitting event annually for two consecutive days starting in September 2026, provide onsite stock and service for approximately 100-300 employees, and provide trained staff capable of measuring, fitting, and recommending appropriate footwear. • The contractor must provide a sufficient variety of footwear styles across required categories to meet employee needs. • The contractor must stock common sizes onsite during the event and deliver non-stock or special-order items within 7-10 business days. • The contractor must maintain the ability to support employees year-round and provide customer service for exchanges and warranty issues. • The contractor must replace defective or improperly fitting footwear. • The contractor must provide a minimum one-year manufacturer warranty for all footwear.