Opportunity
University of Iowa Ionwave #18617
University of Iowa Seeks Suppliers for Athletic Facility Commemorative Merchandise Preparation and Fulfillment
Posted
June 17, 2026
Respond By
July 16, 2026
Identifier
18617
NAICS
423990, 454390
The University of Iowa is seeking qualified suppliers to manage commemorative items from athletic facility construction projects for resale as officially licensed merchandise. - Government Buyer: University of Iowa, Purchasing Department - Contact: Bonnie Thornton - Scope of Work: - Retrieval, preparation, storage, and distribution of materials from Duane Banks Field, Carver-Hawkeye Arena, and Kinnick Stadium - Conversion of construction materials into small, mid-size, and large commemorative items for resale - Suppliers must provide pricing for each service (retrieval, preparation, storage, commission) - Requirements: - Suppliers must be licensed in Iowa and comply with university trademark licensing - Submission of audited financial statements and references is mandatory - Suppliers must provide examples of commemorative merchandise - Emphasis on sustainability and customer service - Preference for electronic payments - No specific OEMs or product part numbers are identified; suppliers may propose their own solutions - Notable: Contract term is three years with two optional one-year extensions, subject to mutual agreement
Description
The University of Iowa located in Iowa City, Iowa, is seeking written proposals from qualified suppliers to purchase items from construction projects at University of Iowa Athletic Facilities such as Duane Banks Field, Carver-Hawkeye Arena, and Kinnick Stadium. The suppliers will prepare these items for resale as officially licensed commemorative merchandise. Services include retrieval, storage, and distribution of materials. This is an extensive bid requiring submission via the eBid system before the deadline.