Opportunity
University of Iowa Ionwave #18651
University of Iowa Preferred Suppliers for Branded Promotional Products
Posted
November 13, 2026
Respond By
December 15, 2026
Identifier
18651
NAICS
459410, 424120, 541890
The University of Iowa Purchasing Department is seeking preferred suppliers for university-wide branded merchandise and promotional products. - Buyer: University of Iowa, Purchasing Department. - Supplier pool: Suppliers may offer broad or specialty product categories and related sourcing, customization, branding support, fulfillment, and ordering services. The solicitation does not name an OEM or vendor. - Market basket: 13 sample items with specified quantities are listed below; these are pricing items, not stated guaranteed order volumes. - Requirements: Suppliers must meet University trademark licensing and royalty requirements, follow branding and artwork approvals, provide representative samples, and price each market-basket order independently. Pricing should include setup, decoration, freight, and other applicable charges, with additional charges disclosed. - Notable scope boundary: The solicitation does not replace the existing centralized online branded-merchandise storefront contract.
Description
The University of Iowa seeks proposals from qualified suppliers to establish a pool of preferred suppliers for promotional products and branded merchandise for university-wide use. Suppliers are expected to offer and deliver a wide range of high-quality, brand-compliant, cost-effective products for campus departments and affiliated units. Bidders must submit electronically through the eBid system and complete and attach the market basket pricing workbook. The requested product examples include apparel, drinkware, bags, writing instruments, event materials, and accessories.