Troy Albany Hockey Association

Request for Proposal – DUE 9/29/17

ONLINE STORE

Section 1. General Information

1.1 Background

Troy Albany Hockey Association (TAHA) is a not-for-profit organization lead by a Board of Directors whose sole purpose is to provide an opportunity for youth ice hockey players to develop their skills and experience competition against both local and regional hockey teams.

In order to better serve the coaches, players, player families of the Troy Albany Hockey Association, the Association has issued this Request for Proposal (RFP) to provide an online store for apparel during the 2017/18 and 2018/19 hockey seasons.

1.2  Overall Objectives

The objectives of this RFP are to provide the following:

a.  A fair way for businesses to vie for a sales opportunity while at the same time helping our players and families by rebating our organization at a reasonable and agreed upon rate.

b.  Source of revenue for TAHA in exchange for the winning company to provide quality apparel items to TAHA players and families.

1.3  Parenthetical Objectives

In addition to the overall objectives identified above, there are several specific subcomponents to this RFP:

a.  Apparel sales and rebates

b.  Competitive Pricing and options

a.  We seek a competitive, most responsible bidder and best practice bid for apparel

Section 2. Engagement Requirements

2.1 Duration of Agreement

Each proposing apparel company is requested to provide product under the conditions indicated in this RFP for the 2017/18 and 2018/19 hockey seasons.

2.2 Specific Requirements

• Items need to be able to be shipped to the address of purchaser in a timely manner

• A percentage of sales donated back to Troy Albany Hockey Association. What percentage will be donated?

• Given the above, what additional items can be provided by your Company?

Section 3. Evaluation of Proposals

The written proposals will be reviewed by the TAHA Board of Directors with the successful apparel company being selected based upon the goals listed under this RFP and the service capabilities listed under this RFP.

Best and most responsible bidder will be awarded.

Section 4. Submission of Proposals

One copy of your written proposal must be submitted (email is acceptable) on or before September 29, 2017 to:

Lori Peretti

Troy Albany Hockey Association

2030 Fairlawn Parkway

Niskayuna, NY 12309

Phone: (518) 250-8419

e-mail a copy to Bernie Jorgensen at

TAHA reserves the right to reject any and all proposals. Proposals may be submitted by e-mail. All questions regarding this RFP should be directed to Bernie Jorgensen using the contact information provided above.

The companies being invited to submit on this proposal are all exceptional companies, and you are greatly appreciated for all you do for the community and youth sports.

Thank you

Bernie Jorgensen

President

Troy Albany Hockey Association
Troy Albany Hockey Association

Proposal and Agreement Form

General Information

Company Name : ______

Address:______

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Telephone Number: ______

Primary Contact: ______

Email Address: ______

Proposal:

Agreement

The undersigned, as the responsible representative of the named Company, agrees to provide the services stated within this RFP at the fees provided in this agreement form.

Signature: ______

Name (print):______

Title: ______

Date: ______

Accepted by (signature): ______

(Troy Albany Hockey Association)

Name (print): ______

Title: ______

Date: ______

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