Maryland Procurement Portal #BPM057863

UMGC Solicits Branded Merchandise Management Services for Marketing and Events

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 Marketing - Scope of Work: - End-to-end management of branded merchandise programs - Product sourcing, e-commerce site ('Gear Site') management, order fulfillment, and on-site retail operations during commencement events ('Grad Walk') - Solutions must be scalable and customer-focused, enhancing the UMGC brand experience for students, alumni, faculty, and staff - Ability to manage both ongoing e-commerce and in-person retail operations is required - Integrated solutions covering both ongoing and event-based merchandise needs are preferred - Vendors/OEMs: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Notable Requirements: - Minimum 3% Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) participation goal - Multiple awards may be made - Contractor(s) must provide a cohesive, end-to-end merchandise program - Products/Services Requested: - Branded merchandise management services (no specific part numbers or quantities provided) - Includes sourcing, e-commerce, fulfillment, and event retail operations

Description

The University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) is seeking qualified firms to provide Branded Merchandise Management Services to support the Office of Marketing. The services include end-to-end management of branded merchandise programs such as product sourcing, e-commerce site management, fulfillment, and on-site retail operations during commencement events. UMGC aims to partner with firms that can deliver a cohesive, customer-focused merchandise program enhancing the brand experience for students, alumni, faculty, and staff. Multiple awards may be issued, and solutions that provide an integrated approach across programs are preferred.

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