Opportunity
James Madison University #DKM-1209
JMU Awards Multi-Year Contract for Speedo Swimming & Diving Apparel and Equipment
Posted
May 08, 2024
Respond By
June 06, 2024
Identifier
DKM-1209
NAICS
423910, 424350
James Madison University (JMU), acting as an agency of the Commonwealth of Virginia, has awarded and renewed a multi-year contract to Sport Fair, Inc. for the supply of Speedo brand swimming and diving equipment and apparel for its athletics program. - Government Buyer: - James Madison University (JMU), Procurement Services - Buyer: Dylan Morris - OEM Highlight: - Speedo is the exclusive brand specified for all apparel, equipment, and accessories - Awarded Vendor: - Sport Fair, Inc. (authorized Speedo Team Dealer) - Products and Quantities: - Speedo brand swimsuits for dual meets, practice, and championship events (Valor, Valor 2.0, Intent, Intent 2.0, and other top suits) - Warmups, backpacks, and a full range of Speedo accessories (fins, goggles, pull buoys, training aids) - Custom printed swim caps (latex and seamless silicone) with JMU marks, available in various quantities and print options (e.g., 50–499 latex caps, 25–249 silicone caps) - Discounts and Pricing: - 40% off list price (MSRP) for Speedo apparel and accessories - 45% off list price for conference suits - 50% off list price for NCAA suits - Custom swim caps priced by quantity and print type (e.g., $3.00–$4.75 for latex, $10.95–$13.20 for silicone) - Notable Requirements: - Supplier must be an authorized Speedo Team Dealer; no substitutes allowed without approval - Free shipping on all orders - Full credit or refund for all defective merchandise, including customized items - No additional or hidden fees; all credit card fees are waived - Customization services for apparel and accessories with JMU marks - Price adjustments at renewal limited to Consumer Price Index (CPI-W) changes - Emphasis on utilization of small, women-owned, and minority businesses - Period of Performance: - Initial contract term is two years, with two additional two-year renewal options (up to six years total) - Renewals and price adjustments subject to CPI-W index - Place of Performance: - James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA
Description
This solicitation is a Request for Proposal (RFP) issued by James Madison University, an agency of the Commonwealth of Virginia, to procure swimming and diving equipment and apparel. The contract is intended for a qualified Speedo Team Dealer to supply these goods. The initial contract period is one year with an option to renew for four additional one-year periods. The scope includes providing Speedo brand swimsuits, warmups, backpacks, accessories, conference suits, NCAA suits, and printed swim caps, with specified discounts off list prices. The contract includes terms for free shipping, return of defective merchandise, and waiving of credit card fees.