Amherst Athletics Clothing and Footwear

The University of Massachusetts Amherst is seeking a qualified vendor to supply full‑line athletic apparel and footwear for all varsity sports, provide design and production services, manage branding compliance, and support marketing incentives. The contract will run for five years with an optional three‑year renewal, and the award will be based on a combination of price, product quality, transition planning, and diversity considerations. Vendors must register on the UMass Supplier Portal, submit a fixed‑price proposal electronically via the Jaggaer BuyWays portal, and attend a mandatory in‑person presentation. • Supply collegiate‑branded clothing and footwear for men’s and women’s varsity teams, including game kits, practice wear, and specialty items (e.g., goalkeeper gear). • Deliver products FOB UMass, inclusive of all shipping costs, and comply with detailed branding guidelines (Power‑U and Massachusetts logos). • Provide transition incentives, marketing support, and optional embellishment services while allowing the university to retain non‑exclusive rights to third‑party decorators. • Meet a fixed‑price, multi‑year schedule and fulfill mandatory documentation (tax compliance, non‑collusion certification, insurance, and diversity certification).