University Of Maryland Global Campus Bidlocker #92317

UMGC Branded Merchandise Management Services Solicitation

The University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) is seeking proposals for comprehensive branded merchandise management services to support its Office of Marketing. - Government Buyer: - University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC), Office of Procurement Services - Contact: Lisa Dillard, Assistant Director, Goods & Services Procurement - Scope of Work: - End-to-end management of UMGC's branded merchandise programs - Product sourcing, inventory management, and supplier coordination for apparel, bags, and gift items - E-commerce platform management for both internal (faculty/staff) and public (students, alumni, external customers) ordering - Fulfillment operations, including shipping and handling - On-site retail operations during Grad Walk commencement events - Products/Services Requested: - Branded apparel (t-shirts, sweatshirts, polos, outerwear, hats) - Branded bags (backpacks, duffels, totes) - Branded gifts (tumblers, pen sets, pennants, stuffed bears, etc.) - Branded Merchandise Management Services (no specific part numbers or quantities provided) - Notable Requirements: - Strict adherence to UMGC's brand identity, logo usage, and color palette - Single internet link for both internal and public ordering - 3% Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) subcontracting goal - Historical sales and event attendance data provided for planning - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Offerors must demonstrate experience in integrated merchandise programs, e-commerce, fulfillment, and event-based retail

Description

The University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) is soliciting proposals from qualified firms to provide branded merchandise management services to support university-wide branding, merchandising, and retail activities. The awarded contractor will provide end-to-end services, including product sourcing, internal faculty and staff ordering, management of the public-facing e-commerce Gear Site, fulfillment, and on-site retail operations during Grad Walk events. Offerors must demonstrate experience delivering integrated merchandise programs, including supplier coordination, inventory and fulfillment operations, e-commerce platform management, and event-based retail execution. Technical proposals are due by July 29, 2026, and firms must be registered to Bid Locker prior to submission.

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