Request for Proposals for Promotional Products

362-2025-0002

Posted

Jake Lowe

(512) 344-5375

jake.lowe@lottery.state.tx.us

6/2/2025

4:00 PM

362

21+ Days for Solicitation Notice

4/7/2025

4/7/2025 3:59 pm

03752-Novelties And Advertising Specialty Products, Including Biodegradable;
03778-Souvenirs and Prizes: Promotional, Advertising, etc.;
20074-Silk Screened Shirts, Jackets, Hats, Etc.;

The Texas Lottery is issuing this Request for Proposals (RFP) to obtain proposals from qualified Proposers to provide a variety of promotional products. The Texas Lottery is committed to generating revenue for the State of Texas through the responsible management and sale of entertaining lottery products. In order to generate revenue for the State of Texas, the Texas Lottery creates awareness and interest for its products and services through the use of promotional products. The distribution of promotional products provides a tangible, actual winning experience associated with product trial. The Texas Lottery also uses promotional products to act as an incentive in retailer sales venues to encourage the selling of lottery products.

The Texas Lottery has identified the following promotional products that may be procured under any contract(s) that results from this RFP. Proposers shall be able to provide (directly or through subcontracting as per Part 5 of this RFP) all of the promotional products identified in this section consistent with the specifications for each product identified in Part 6. For complete product description refer to Section 6.22 of the RFP.

At its sole option, following review and evaluation of all Responsive Proposals submitted in response to this RFP, the Texas Lottery desires to select multiple Successful Proposers that demonstrate superior technical qualities and outstanding service, and that offer competitive pricing. The Texas Lottery intends to take advantage of the production and shipping capabilities offered by different merchandisers to accommodate the Texas Lottery’s scheduling needs.

All Proposers shall be capable of providing all of the goods and services set forth in this RFP. Unless otherwise provided herein or in any contract resulting from this RFP, the terms and conditions of this RFP apply to all Proposers.

Proposers should refer to the Schedule of Events contained in the RFP for importantfiling deadlines. Proposals are due on June 2, 2025, at 4:00 p.m. Central Time. Prior to submitting a response to this RFP, Proposers are advised to re-check this posting for any possible additional information or amendments.

The Texas Lottery Commission is a part of the Executive Branch of Texas State Government.The Texas Lottery will not relinquish control over lottery operations. The Successful Proposer shall function under the supervision of the Texas Lottery. Its operations will be subject to the same scrutiny and oversight that would apply if all operations were performed by Texas Lottery® employees. Accordingly, all operations shall be conducted in adherence to applicable statutes and the highest ethical standards.

This RFP and all activities leading toward the execution of a written contract under this RFP are being conducted in accordance with the State Lottery Act (Tex. Gov't Code.§§ 466.001, et seq.), as amended; the Texas Lottery's administrative regulations (16 TAC §§ 401.101, et seq.); and other applicable laws of the State of Texas. All Proposers should read and be familiar with the StateLottery Act and 16 TAC §401.101-103.