Promotional Products Preferred Vendor

Background
Auburn University is seeking sealed proposals from qualified delivery service providers to establish non-exclusive preferred relationships with no more than fifteen (15) Promotional Product Suppliers. The goal of this contract is to provide promotional products to various University campus units, thereby promoting the University's brand effectively. Auburn University currently maintains relationships with approximately 500 licensees for a wide range of products, overseen by the Office of Trademark Management & Licensing.

Work Details
The selected suppliers will provide a variety of promotional products including but not limited to shirts, blouses, uniforms, t-shirts, and printing accessories. Suppliers may produce awards, coins, bobbleheads, and nametags; however, these categories are excluded from this bid.

The suppliers will be required to submit quarterly reports on non-royalty bearing products and maintain compliance with Auburn's trademark licensing policies. The contract will include business review meetings at least annually to assess performance and continuous improvement plans.

Period of Performance
The initial term of the agreement is three (3) years with two (2) one-year renewal options available upon mutual consent.

Place of Performance
The services will be performed on the Auburn University campus in Alabama.

Bidder Requirements
Suppliers must understand AU trademark licensing policies or demonstrate a willingness to learn. They must carry a minimum of $1 million in general product liability insurance naming Auburn University as an additional insured.

Suppliers are also required to attend training sessions and participate in an annual vendor fair at a cost of $550 for a booth. Additionally, they must be licensed as an Internal Campus Supplier through the Collegiate Licensing Company (CLC) or complete the necessary licensing requirements within 60 days after award.