Athletic Equipment (Fall) / WPS

The City of Worcester issued a Request for Quotation (RFQ) to procure a comprehensive inventory of fall‑season athletic equipment for its public schools. The solicitation covered football protective gear, helmets, shoulder pads, volleyballs, soccer socks, field‑hockey balls, goalie apparel, and related accessories, with detailed size and color breakdowns. Bids were received from multiple vendors, and the lowest‑priced bidders were awarded individual line items. The contract is a single‑delivery, unit‑price procurement with a required delivery date of September 9 2022 and a one‑year warranty on all equipment. • Scope: 18 line‑item groups totaling roughly 5,500 individual pieces (e.g., 200 football girdles, 300 practice pants, 48 volleyballs, 700 soccer socks, helmets, shoulder pads, field‑hockey balls, goals, etc.). • Procurement type: Open competition RFQ; award based on lowest net unit price after allowable prompt‑pay discounts (≥30 days). • Delivery: FOB destination to 305 Chandler St, Worcester, MA; all items must be received by 9 Sep 2022. • Vendors: Four vendors received award portions – BSN Sports, Pyramid School Products, Riddell/All‑American, and Bill Fritz Sports. • Contract terms: One‑year guarantee, prompt‑pay discount eligibility, and standard municipal procurement conditions.