West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission Cobblestone #dkm-1214

Award for Custom Athletic Award Rings and Jewelry for James Madison University Athletics

James Madison University (JMU), part of the Commonwealth of Virginia, is awarding a contract for the design, manufacture, and delivery of custom athletic award rings and jewelry for its athletics program. - Government Buyer: - James Madison University, Procurement Services MSC 5720 - Office of Procurement Services - OEMs and Vendors Mentioned: - Signature Championship Rings (most recent awardee) - Herff Jones, LLC (prior awardee) - Southern Recognition Inc. (prior awardee) - Jostens Inc. (prior awardee) - Products/Services Requested: - Custom athletic award rings (e.g., Men's Football Conference Championship Ring, Women's Basketball Conference Championship Ring) - Various sizes, styles, and metal qualities (e.g., Lasium S, Lasium 3XL Dual Toned, Stainless Steel, MET2, XXXF, MEG2, MEC4, LPXF, LPE1, MEG4) - Custom jewelry items (e.g., pendants, watches, plaques, trophies) - Preliminary sketches (minimum three, maximum five) uniquely applicable to JMU Athletics - On-site sizing services for ring recipients - Design and furnishing of trophies, plaques, watches, and other athletic award items - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Compliance with NCAA, Conference, and JMU licensing requirements - JMU reserves the right to inspect and approve all products and services - Vendor must provide samples and preliminary sketches for approval - Price of rings based on the London Second Fix Price of gold at time of purchase - On-site sizing services must be available upon request - Warranty for repair or replacement of defective rings - No manufacturer branding on display boxes - Flexible ordering by individual sports programs - Period of Performance: - Initial contract term of one year, with up to four additional one-year renewal options (potential total of five years) - Estimated Contract Value: - Not specified, but likely in the low to mid six-figure range over the contract term, depending on order volume and customization.

Description

This solicitation is for the procurement of athletic award rings and jewelry for James Madison University (JMU), an agency of the Commonwealth of Virginia. The contract is intended to provide championship rings and related jewelry items that commemorate JMU's athletic achievements and student-athlete experiences. The initial contract term is one year with options to renew for up to four additional one-year periods. The vendor, Jostens Inc, will supply all artwork, labor, materials, equipment, and operations necessary to fulfill the contract requirements.

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