Description
The University of South Carolina (USC) is soliciting a qualified firm to serve as the exclusive agent for the domestic trademark and licensing program for its Aiken and Beaufort campuses. The contractor will manage all aspects of trademark usage, licensing agreements, royalty collection, and compliance with university branding standards. The contract is a five‑year revenue‑generating agreement with two optional one‑year renewals, and the award will be based on the percentage of royalties guaranteed to the university.
• Scope: Operate USC Aiken and USC Beaufort trademark/licensing program; enforce brand guidelines; negotiate and administer licensing agreements; collect and remit royalties.
• Deliverables: Annual royalty reports, marketing support for licensed products, compliance audits, and guaranteed royalty percentages (minimum 50 % on the first $15,000 and 62 % on amounts above).
• Contract term: 5 years (start 01/27/2027, end 01/26/2034) with two 1‑year renewal options.
• Submission: One sealed offer (electronic preferred) by 12/02/2026 11:00 AM EST; pre‑proposal conference optional on 11/10/2026 2:00 PM EST (virtual).
• Evaluation: Based on guaranteed royalty percentages and overall proposal quality.