University of Minnesota Ionwave #10980.2026.17.04.mw

University of Minnesota Solicits Custom Marching Band Uniforms and Accessories

The University of Minnesota School of Music is seeking proposals for the design, manufacture, and delivery of approximately 400 custom marching band uniforms and related accessories. - Government Buyer: - University of Minnesota Purchasing Services, on behalf of the School of Music - OEMs and Vendors: - Stanbury Uniforms is referenced as the previous supplier; no specific OEM is mandated for this procurement - Products/Services Requested: - Approximately 400 custom marching band uniforms, including: - Modular upper-body jackets with interchangeable panels and reversible flaps - Lower-body garments (bib trousers or jumpsuits) with rapid-adjust hems and athletic articulation - Headwear (shakos) with plumes, shatterproof visors, and high-impact shells - Shako storage boxes (climate-resistant, rigid plastic) - Uniform storage kits (garment bags and heavy-duty hangers) - Optional add-alternates: raincoats/parkas, drum major uniforms, mobile storage Z-racks - High-wear consumables: marching spats and performance gloves - Services include: - Custom design to University specifications - Manufacturing and delivery to Huntington Bank Stadium, Minneapolis - On-site fitting (as required) - Comprehensive warranty, maintenance kits, and long-term support for up to ten years (including fill-in orders) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Uniforms must meet rigorous technical specifications for durability, athletic performance, and modularity - All pricing must be all-inclusive (landed cost) - Vendors must guarantee the ability to fulfill small-batch future orders for up to ten years - Finalists must submit physical sample uniforms for evaluation, which may be deconstructed to verify quality - Warranty and pattern retention for ten years is required - Delivery required by project deadline to Huntington Bank Stadium, Minneapolis

Description

This Request for Proposal (RFP) issued by the University of Minnesota Purchasing Services for the University of Minnesota School of Music seeks a qualified responder to design, manufacture, and deliver approximately 400 custom marching band uniforms. The uniforms must meet specific technical specifications to ensure a minimum ten-year service life, including modular design, athletic articulation, reinforced seams, and fabric performance. The contract also includes optional add-alternates such as raincoats/parkas, drum major uniforms, and mobile storage solutions. Delivery is required by June 1, 2027, with comprehensive warranty and long-term support provisions.

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