INVITATION TO BID
DO NOT SHIP BASED UPON THIS BID
Bid Number: 50012-645-26
Bid Title:
Purchase of Admissions T-Shirts Blanket Bid
Bid Schedule:
Pre-Bid Conference:
N/A
Bid Submission Deadline / Opening:
April 2, 2026 @ 2:00 PM
Return this SIGNED form to:
Louisiana Tech University
Office of Purchasing
PO Box 3157
208 Keeny Circle, RM 408
Ruston, Louisiana 71272
Bidder agrees to comply with all
conditions below and attached to this
request.
Prices are to be complete and the
FOB point is to be Louisiana Tech
University unless otherwise specified.
Bidder Information: (Bidder to provide all required information)
(Full Company Name)
(Full Street or Mailing Address)
(City)
(State)
(Zip)
(Phone)
(Email)
(Fax)
(Company Quote Number if Applicable)
PRICES MUST BE FIRM FOR AT LEAST 30 DAYS FROM BID OPENING DATE
FAILURE TO SIGN BELOW IN INK SHALL DISQUALIFY BID
Typed or Printed Name / Title
Authorized Signature
The Louisiana Tech University Office of Purchasing is seeking SEALED BIDS for the following:
Purchase of Admissions T-Shirts Blanket Bid
* No bid bond is required for this solicitation *
** This solicitation will result in the issuance of a blanket purchase order covering the timeframe from July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027 **
**See Attached Bid Specifications for additional details**
ALL BIDS MUST BE RETURNED TO THE LOUISIANA TECH UNIVERSITY OFFICE OF PURCHASING VIA MAIL OR IN PERSON.
The Bidder is solely responsible for ensuring that its courier service provider makes inside deliveries to our physical location. Louisiana Tech
University is not responsible for any delays caused by the bidder’s chosen means of delivery.
For questions regarding specifications, please contact the Office of Purchasing at 318-257-4205 or purchasing@latech.edu. Please ensure that
the above bid number appears on all communications.
IMPORTANT: If bidding other than requested brand and product number (or style), enclose sufficient literature to determine compliance with specifications. Failure to comply with this
request may eliminate your bid from consideration. Any manufacturer’s names, trade names, brand names, or catalog numbers used in the specifications are for the purpose of describing
and establishing general quality levels. Such references are not intended to be restrictive. Bids will be considered for any brand which meets or exceeds the quality of the specifications
listed for any items.
PUR2526028 Rev. 06/12/2025
The Louisiana Tech University Office of Purchasing is now accepting Sealed Bid solicitations for the Purchase of
Admissions T-Shirts Blanket Bid.
The Office of Admissions will conduct three (3) separate events during the timeframe July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027. This
solicitation will result in the issuance of a blanket purchase order for the purchase of T-shirts for these three events.
Quantities listed in this bid are approximate and are provided to allow vendors to provide pricing. Actual quantities will
be determined by the University prior to the event and may or may not exceed quantities listed in this solicitation. Vendors
are also asked to provide pricing for additional units above and beyond the quoted amounts should the University’s need
exceed the requested quantities.
The University will supply artwork to the Awarded Vendor for each event in InDesign CC or pdf ready to print. Artwork
should be proportionally scaled by shirt size, with increased graphic dimensions for sizes 2XL and above. Vendor to account
for this in pricing. Arts, screens, or setup fees shall be included as part of the per unit cost. These costs SHALL NOT be
added as a separate line item to the Request for Quotation. Shipping / Handling costs shall also be included as a part of
the per unit cost if pickup is not available in the Ruston, Louisiana area. These costs SHALL NOT be added as a separate
line item to the Request for Quotation. The Awarded Vendor shall not include costs for arts, screens, setups fees, or
shipping / handling on any invoice provided to the University.
The University will award this solicitation by individual item. Vendors are required to submit pricing for all items / options
in this solicitation. Failure to provide pricing for all items / options listed will cause the vendor’s bid to be deemed as non-
responsive.
The awarding of Item #1 will be based upon lowest total UNIT pricing for options 1a-1f added to 2a-2f. Options 1g-1l and
2g-2l will not be calculated when making the awarding decision. While the item (including both options) will be awarded
to a single vendor, only a single option per item will be ordered by the University.
The awarding of Item #2 will be based upon lowest total UNIT pricing for options 1a-1f. Options 1g-1l will not be calculated
when making the awarding decision.
The awarding of Item #3 will be based upon lowest total UNIT pricing for option 1a-1f added to 2a-2f. Options 1g-1l and
2g-2l will not be calculated when making the awarding decision. While the item (including both options) will be awarded
to a single vendor, only a single option per item will be ordered by the University.
The University additionally reserves the right to reject any and all line items or bids and waives any informalities in the
bidding process.
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The following specifications will apply to this solicitation:
Time Out for Tech Fall T-Shirts
- Gildan 2000 Ultra Cotton Adult T-Shirt with NO front pocket, Antique Royal in color OR
- Comfort Colors 6030 Heavyweight Adult T-Shirt with a front pocket, Blue Jean in color
- Three (3) color front pocket-area printing with three (3) color full back print (colors to be determined with design)
- Estimated Delivery Date of October 1, 2026
Bulldog Bash T-Shirts
- Gildan 2000 Ultra Cotton Adult T-Shirt with NO front pocket, Royal in color
- Three (3) color front printing with three (3) color full back print (colors to be determined with design)
- Estimated Delivery Date of January 15, 2027
Time Out for Tech Spring T-Shirts
- Gildan 2000 Ultra Cotton Adult T-Shirt with NO front pocket, Cherry Red in color OR
- Comfort Colors 6030 Heavyweight Adult T-Shirt with a front pocket, Crimson in color
- Three (3) color front pocket-area printing with three (3) color full back print (colors to be determined with design)
- Estimated Delivery Date of March 10, 2027
Vendors shall complete all pages of this Invitation to Bid, including the printed name and signature of the person
submitting the quotation and pricing on the Schedule of Items page. Bid received without this information shall be
deemed as non-responsive. Vendors are encouraged to include their own quote for an explanation of your proposed
items, BUT this vendor quote shall not be a substitute for this completed Invitation to Bid Form.
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Schedule of Items
page 4
Bid Number: 50012-645-26
Bid Title: Purchase of Admissions T-Shirts Blanket Bid
IMPORTANT: If bidding other than requested brand and product number (or style), enclose sufficient literature to determine compliance with specifications. Failure to comply with this request
may eliminate your bid from consideration. Any manufacturer’s names, trade names, brand names, or catalog numbers used in the specifications are for the purpose of describing and
establishing general quality levels. Such references are not intended to be restrictive. Bids will be considered for any brand which meets or exceeds the quality of the specifications listed for
any items.
Vendors shall complete all pages of this Invitation to Bid, including the printed name and signature of the person submitting the quotation and pricing on the Schedule of Items page. Bids
received without this information shall be deemed as non-responsive.
Item
1
Option #1
1a
1b
1c
1d
1e
1f
Description
Time Out for Tech Fall T-Shirts
Gildan 2000 Ultra Cotton Adult T-Shirt with NO front pocket, ANTIQUE ROYAL in color (as per specifications
above)
Size - Small
Size - Medium
Size - Large
Size - X-Large
Size - XX-Large
Size - XXX-Large
Quantity
500 ea
1100 ea
900 ea
400 ea
125 ea
50 ea
Unit Price
Total Price
Additional per unit pricing if order exceeds above requested quantities
1g
Size - Small
1h
Size - Medium
1i
Size - Large
1j
Size - X-Large
1k
Size - XX-Large
1l
Size - XXX-Large
Option #2
2a
2b
2c
2d
2e
2f
Comfort Colors 6030 Heavyweight Adult T-Shirt with a front pocket, BLUE JEAN in color (as per
specifications above)
Size - Small
Size - Medium
Size - Large
Size - X-Large
Size - XX-Large
Size - XXX-Large
ea
ea
ea
ea
ea
ea
500 ea
1100 ea
900 ea
400 ea
125 ea
50 ea
Additional per unit pricing if order exceeds above request quantities
2g
Size - Small
ea
2h
Size - Medium
ea
2i
Size - Large
ea
2j
Size - X-Large
ea
2k
Size - XX-Large
ea
2l
Size - XXX-Large
ea
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Schedule of Items
page 5
Bid Number: 50012-645-26
Bid Title: Purchase of Admissions T-Shirts Blanket Bid
IMPORTANT: If bidding other than requested brand and product number (or style), enclose sufficient literature to determine compliance with specifications. Failure to comply with this request
may eliminate your bid from consideration. Any manufacturer’s names, trade names, brand names, or catalog numbers used in the specifications are for the purpose of describing and
establishing general quality levels. Such references are not intended to be restrictive. Bids will be considered for any brand which meets or exceeds the quality of the specifications listed for
any items.
Vendors shall complete all pages of this Invitation to Bid, including the printed name and signature of the person submitting the quotation and pricing on the Schedule of Items page. Bids
received without this information shall be deemed as non-responsive.
Item
Description
2
Bulldog Bash T-Shirts
Gildan 2000 Ultra Cotton Adult T-Shirt with NO front pocket, ROYAL in color
1a
Size - Small
1b
Size - Medium
1c
Size - Large
1d
Size - X-Large
Quantity Unit Price Total Price
280 ea
750 ea
750 ea
375 ea
1e
Size - XX-Large
250 ea
1f
Size - XXX-Large
95 ea
Additional per unit pricing if order exceeds above request quantities
1g
Size - Small
ea
1h
Size - Medium
ea
1i
Size - Large
ea
1j
Size - X-Large
ea
1k
Size - XX-Large
ea
1l
Size - XXX-Large
ea
3
Option #1
1a
1b
1c
1d
1e
1f
Time Out for Tech Spring T-Shirts
Gildan 2000 Ultra Cotton Adult T-Shirt with NO front pocket, CHERRY RED in color (as per specifications
above)
Size - Small
Size - Medium
Size - Large
Size - X-Large
Size - XX-Large
Size - XXX-Large
350 ea
900 ea
900 ea
400 ea
100 ea
50 ea
Additional per unit pricing if order exceeds above requested quantities
1g
Size - Small
ea
1h
Size - Medium
ea
1i
Size - Large
ea
1j
Size - X-Large
ea
1k
Size - XX-Large
ea
1l
Size - XXX-Large
ea
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This is the opportunity summary page. It provides an overview of this opportunity and a preview of the attached documentation.