Call for Bids- Official Apparel Partner 2013

• Establish an official apparel (optionally including footwear) partner with OCUA for 2013 and beyond
• Recommend high quality products to our members and to the public through our leagues and programs
• Use these partnerships to develop a consistent brand and professional image
• Help your product(s) become an industry leader
• Create loyalty amongst our Ultimate Community and our partners
• Establish a multi-year agreement that benefits both parties
• Ensure accountability to the agreement in terms of deadline dates, customer satisfaction and effective communication
• Provide value to our partners and to our members

This bid document contains the minimum bid requirements. OCUA welcomes innovative proposals and companies are encouraged to include a broader partnership arrangement in their proposal.

1. League Team dry-fit t-shirt pricing

• SPECIALIZED team pricing
• Team name/logo
• Options for sublimation as well as screening
• 10-15 members per team
• To be ordered by the teams directly through the supplier
• Lead time for mid-May delivery

2. Competitive Team dry-fit t-shirt pricing

• SPECIALIZED team pricing
• Team name/logo AND OCUA logo
• Options for sublimation as well as screening
• 14-25 members per team
• To be ordered by the teams directly through the supplier
• Lead time for mid-May delivery

3. SPECIAL partner pricing for

• 300 dry-fit or cotton t-shirts for junior/youth, sizes to be determined (may include some adult sizes)
  • One color jersey with a one color logo print
  • OCUA junior/youth logo (TBD in early spring)
  • lead time required for mid-May delivery
• 150 dry-fit t-shirts for volunteers
  • One color dry-fit jersey with Volunteer identification
  • OCUA logo
  • Lead time required for early-June
• Fundraising opportunity for OCUA competitive team alliance
  • Logo of the alliance on a variety of gear and products
  • Easy selling process through the supplier, ongoing sales throughout the spring and summer season
  • Return on sales to the competitive alliance

We hope that your company will be able to offer the above mentioned items. In exchange, OCUA will offer various benefits and exclusive product promotion including:

• OCUA has over 4200 members and is one of the top two largest clubs in Canada – we offer access to our members via OCUA communications, events, and programs
• Your company will receive EXCLUSIVE category website recognition, including prominent logo placement and link to your website
• Co-Sponsor of OCUA Playoffs, No Borders, OCUA Captain’s Ball, other Hat Tournaments and social events – this includes any signage, booth displays, or promotions you wish to include to promote your brand
• Logo recognition on t-shirts that OCUA offers to its youth members, its volunteer and the competitive alliance players.

Please include other benefits you would like to have included in your bid.

Please submit bids by email to Christiane Marceau at ed AT ocua DOT ca by January 4, 2013.

We thank you for your consideration and look forward to your response.