University of Missouri Ionwave #27-0027

UMKC Trademark Licensing Program Administration and Growth

The University of Missouri-Kansas City is seeking a strategic partner to manage and grow its institutional and Kansas City Roos Athletics trademark licensing program. - Government buyer: University of Missouri System, University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC), through UM Procurement. - OEMs and vendors: No specific OEMs, licensing agencies, or other vendors are named in the solicitation. - Services requested: Licensing program administration and growth; licensee recruitment and retail-market development; brand integrity, trademark protection, licensee due diligence, and compliance; and royalty reporting and allocation. - Reporting and meetings: Provide royalty and program reporting at least quarterly, with annual fiscal-year summaries and breakdowns across Internal/External Athletics, UMKC, and Classic Roo categories. Conduct 12 monthly program review meetings and one annual strategic review meeting. - Important requirements: The licensing agent must support institutional and athletics brands, develop local through national retail opportunities, protect UMKC trademarks, and advise on strategic growth. Travel and related costs for the annual review must be included in proposed pricing unless identified otherwise. - Term and pricing: Five-year initial term beginning at award, with two optional one-year renewals. Initial-term pricing is firm, and respondents must state maximum increases for renewal years.

Description

The University of Missouri requests proposals for the furnishing and delivery of trademark licensing. Qualified suppliers are invited to submit proposals for the specified items or services, subject to the solicitation’s terms and conditions. Proposals must be submitted through the University of Missouri System’s electronic bidding platform. Responses are due November 17, 2026, at 2:00 PM CT; questions are due November 9, 2026, at 2:00 PM CT.

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