The competitive RFP, OSUA&M-RFP-001565-2024, was issued with the goal of improving efficiency, customer service, brand consistency and budget relief while maintaining the high quality and diverse product selection to which the University is accustomed.

 

Promotional products are items imprinted with the University’s name, registered or common law trademarks, service marks or other indicia used to strive for continuity and consistency of the OSU brand. Items include, but are not limited to:

• Bags - Totes, drawstrings, backpacks, coolers, gifts, paper, plastic, travel
• Drink ware – Acrylic cups, beverage holders, mugs, glassware, plastic cups, disposable cups, water bottles, sport bottles, travel mugs, insulated caps, coasters
• Tradeshow/Signage – Table covers, tabletop displays, floor displays, banners, flags, signs, lanyards, badges, ID holders
• Wellness/Safety – Hand sanitizers, first aid, lip balm, sunscreen, pedometers, buttons
• Writing – Pens, pencils, stylus pens, highlighters, markers, padfolios, binders, clipboards, sticky notes, journals
• Outdoor/Leisure – Umbrellas, blankets, hand fans, sunglasses, towels, noisemakers, stadium cushions
• Auto/Home – Ice scrapers, key tags, key lights, food containers, kitchenware, flashlights, tools, tape measures, magnets, stickers, decals, desk accessories, business card holders, calculators, rulers, stress relievers, books, bookmarks, clocks, watches, picture frames
• Misc. – Balloons, art items, USB flash drives, mouse pads, tech accessories, magnets, stickers, decals
• Nametags and lapel pins

Instructions for utilizing the contracted services:

1. Contact the sales representative below to obtain a quote for services
2. Multiple quotes are not required, select the supplier of choice. You may obtain multiple quotes, if desired.
3. Supplier must add their contract number to the quote
4. When preparing the requisition be sure to link the contract to the requisition.

 

The contract expires on December 31, 2025 with the option to renew annually for four (4) additional one year periods upon mutual agreement. Expected end date after all renew periods is December 31, 2029.