RFP for PDGA New Member Discs

Background

The Professional Disc Golf Association (PDGA) is a 501(c4) nonprofit membership organization and the international governing body for the sport of disc golf. With over 32,000 active members in 46 countries, the PDGA is the largest organization for disc golf in the world.

Description

The PDGA sends each U.S. and Canada new member of the association a beginner friendly golf disc as part of the new PDGA membership package; new international PDGA members have the option to purchase a PDGA new member disc. To get competitive pricing and provide an equal opportunity for all vendors in the flying disc industry to introduce their product to PDGA members, the PDGA is seeking bids for the provision of 10,000 PDGA new member discs.

Requirements

The PDGA new member discs shall be a high-quality PDGA approved golf disc, and shall have a PDGA logo hot stamp, or other digital logo imprinted on the top flight plate – provided by the PDGA. The manufacturer’s logo may also appear on the top flight plate of the disc. The disc must be a beginner-friendly; high speed, low profile, big rim driver will not be accepted. The disc diameter must be closer to the allowed minimum of 21cm for shipping purposes. The deadline for the first batch of 2,000 member discs is November 18th, 2016, with the delivery of the remaining order following as soon as possible.

2016 PDGA New Member Disc Example

Bid Deadline and Process

Bids should be submitted in electronic form to [email protected]. The email subject line must include “PDGA New Member Disc Bid.” The bid should include the type and specifications of the disc, the cost per disc, the total price for the full order of 10,000 discs, and estimated shipping costs to Alpharetta, GA. Artwork sample is required.

The deadline for the submission of bids is Monday, October 17th, 2016. In addition to supporting the PDGA and its mission of promoting the sustainable growth of disc golf, the PDGA hopes that you will recognize the marketing and promotional value of having the PDGA new member disc made by your company sent to every new PDGA member and that you will quote your bid price accordingly.

For additional information, please contact PDGA Memberships Manager Vic Allen at (706) 261-6342 ext: 105.

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