HomeMy WebLinkAboutOpening of Proposals - City of SB Branded Apparel and Accessories - Visions GPS Branding LLCVisions GPS Branding LLC
2026 S. Brookfield St.
South Bend IN 46613
574-274-5174
Paula (Gudelia) Sours
(574) 274-5174
Visionsgpsbrandingllc@gmail.com
Tom Sours
(574) 274-8165
tsoursent@yahoo.com
CompanyBackground................................................................................................................ 3
Capabilities...................................................................................................................................3
Firmexperience......................................................................................................................... 4
Recommendation Letter (Stacie Jefferies) ..............................................................................5
Recommendation Letter (Tawnya Henderson).......................................................................6
Recommendation Letter (Martha Smith..................................................................................7
Example Cost and Product information...................................................................................8
Non -Collusion Affidavit..............................................................................................................9
Company Background
1) Core lines of Business
a) Creating branded product packages that bring and organizations optimum
recognition. Displaying the logo and message on quality products that make you
shine and raises you to the next level.
b) History
The owner of Visions GPS Branding LLC has 30 years' experience in
customer satisfaction.
c) Structure
Single -Member LLC
d) Employees
Paula Sours the main contact backed by a team of experts ready to complete
your project.
e) Volume
250,000 yearly.
f) Awards and industry certifications
In process of WBE Certification, Member of ASI, PPAI, AMA, SPARK
2) Capabilities
a) Web store development, logo design, Web design, Photoshop, Photography,
Owner product that can be released as needed.
b) Capable of providing endless branded product ideas with quality products utilizing
over 1000 vendors with 10 core vendors that provide special pricing. Producing
signs, pens, plaques, screwdrivers, cups, highlighters, freebies, lawn chairs,
canopies, tech items, memory sticks, speakers, branded promotional items.
Mailings, rulers, notebooks, tradeshow displays, backpacks, tote bags, coloring
books, coolers, charging stations, flash lights, ear buds, personal fans,
c) Range of clothing
We provide a wide range of clothing include various styles for any part of your
organization. Jackets, Polos, Dress Shirts and more. Brand names like Nike, Ogio,
North End, Under Armor, Gildan, Jerzy, Hanes, sweaters, socks, gloves, uniforms,
team jerzs, tee shirts, reflective safety work clothing and more.
d) Methods of Branding and Printing process
Screen printing, direct to garment, dye sublimation, Overall Printing, Heat press,
vinyl cutting, embroidery, HXD, deboss, laser, transfer, engraving, label, pad
printing, patches, etching, press print, laser jet print, xerox print.
3) Firm experience
a) Saint Mary's College (Stacie Jefferies)
Worked on incoming freshman project. This year we provided cell phone charger for
the students. Making sure the client found the right product for their giveaway.
b) KMC Controls (Tawnya Henderson)
working with KMC on their company store for over 4 years. Providing branded
items for to distribution to their clients and employees.
c) CWIL -SMC (Martha Smith)
Worked on project with CWIL and the State -- pick and pack project for several
college's involved, each package would be sorted per student and then per college.
The order included a tee shirt by size, lanyard, pen, pin.
October 15, 2018
City of South Bend
Board of Public Works
County -City Building
227 West Jefferson Boulevard
South Bend, Indiana 46601
Dear Board of Public Works Members:
This letter is to endorse Paula Sours's application for her bid/proposal application with the City of
South Bend. For over five years, I have had the pleasure of knowing and working with Paula in many
capacities including an established vendor/supplier relationship with her company Visions GPS
Branding (formerly Proforma Printhouse).
Paula's strengths include her ability to carefully listen to the needs of her clients, recognize what
products would best serve their needs, and recommend additional products that would be equally or
more effective. We have been able to rely on Paula for a quick turnaround on high -quality,
customized products for our promotional events and needs. She has a strong work ethic, high degree
of integrity, exceptional relationship -building skills, and strives for excellence in all that she does.
Paula works expediently for all of her clients and treats each one as her number one priority, I have
full confidence she will do the same for the City of South Bend.
In addition to working with Paula for our customized branding needs, I have collaborated with her
on the Women's Entrepreneurship Initiative (WEI) at Saint Mary's College. We are colleagues on the
WEI Advisory Board and the action planning committee for the Engaging Women's annual
conference, Although the connection between branding and issues that impact the community may
seem disparate, they are strongly connected and Paula's involvement with and understanding of the
community will serve her well as a vendor for the City of South Bend.
Without a doubt, Paula is thorough, efficient, and professional in how she manages all of her business
priorities, all traits that make her an excellent vendor candidate for the City. Please feel free to
contact me at (574) 284-4775 or s'effirs saintmar s.edu if I can answer any questions or provide
additional information. Thank you for considering my endorsement for Paula for her bid/proposal
application with the City of South Bend.
Sincerely,
Stacie Jeffirs, Director
Career Crossings Office
Saint Mazy's College • Notre Dame, Indiana 46556-5001 • www.saintmarys.edu
Career Crossings Office • Telephone (574) 284-4775 • Fax (574) 284-4875
Sours, Paula
Subject: FW: ND Licence
From: Tawnya Henderson mr IILto:THen_clersQI kMccontrols,co1�j
Sent: Tuesday, February 02, 2016 1:05 PM
To: Sours, Paula
Subject: RE: ND Licence
It is with great pleasure to write this letter of recommendation for Ms. Paula Sours. I have had the pleasure of knowing
Paula for approximately 10 years. She has been a great asset in helping KMC Controls brand our company. She works in
a timely manner, cost competitive, and always has our best interest. There are multiple people that do this kind of work
every day, however it means a lot to us to have someone that will work with gratitude and grace, therefore we don't
have to jump from company to company. She is a great person and lovely to work with.
Tawnya Henderson j Executive Assistant
KMC Controls
D: 574-831-8157
Innovative... Intuitive... Responsive... Supportive...
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February 2, 2016
To Whom It May Concern:
This letter is intended to be a testimonial of our experience working with Ms. Paula Sours, a sales
representative of Proforma, Inc. The Center for Women's Intercultural Leadership (CWIL) at Saint
Mary's College has been partnering with Ms. Sours/Proforma, since 2013 as a main provider of
marketing/branding materials for this department.
Paula's personal commitment to making sure that our marketing products, awards, conference swag,
and client's gifts are one -of -a -kind continuously exceeds our expectations. She is patient and listens to
our specific needs. She helps us to figure out exactly what we need to stand out and promote our
brand.
Throughout the years, Ms. Sours has become a trusted resource partner. Specifically, she has been
instrumental in helping us select conference swag items for the annual event "Educating Tomorrow's
Global Women Leaders --Women Embracing Leadership and Service" held in Washington, D.C. in
partnership with the U.S. State Department Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs.
Ms. Sours meets our deadlines for production and shipping. She values and respects our requests. As a
result, we have received acknowledgement and praise for several swag items distributed during this
conference.
We look forward to continue working with Ms. Sours/Proforma in the near future. Should you have any
questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Sincerely,,
%Ma�a L. Smith
Project Director
Women's Entrepreneurship Initiative and
Study of U.S. Institute Administrative Director
574-284-5262
Ims
Saint Marys College e Notre Dame, Indiana 46556-5001
Center for Women s Intercultural Leadership ® Telephone (574) 284-4051 s Fax (574) 284-4141
saintmarys.edu
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twenty million dollars ($20,000,000) or more in credit to another person for
forty-five (45) days or more, if that person will (i) use the credit to provides
goods and services in the energy sector in Iran; and (ii) at the time the
financial institution extends credit, is a person identified on list published by
the Indiana Department of Administration.
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understands that the City may terminate the contract for default if the Contractor fails to
cure a breach of this provision no later than thirty (3 0) days after being notified by the
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materials, or any combination of the foregoing including, but not limited to, public works
contracts awarded under public bidding laws or other contracts in which public bids are
not required by law, the City, its agencies, boards, or commissions may consider the
Contractor's good faith efforts to obtain participation by those Contractors certified by the
State of Indiana as a Minority Business ("MBE") or as a Women's Business Enterprise
("WBE") as a factor in determining the lowest, responsible, responsive bidder.
In no event shall persons or entities seeking the award of a City contract be required to
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