The university seeks a strategic partner to manage and operate a modern, student-focused campus bookstore and retail solution. Services include managing the online ebookstore, physical spirit shop, UTMC gift shop, and satellite retail locations at athletic venues. Key objectives include improving affordability, increasing access to course materials, and enhancing customer satisfaction. Proposals must detail approaches for textbook services, online bookstore capabilities, and athletic program support. The initial term is 5 years with an option to renew for 5 years.
Proposals must be received by the due datetime, which is November 19, 2026. proposal due datetime: ****
Payment terms are net 30 days, determined by the later of product receipt, proper invoice receipt, or university acceptance. payment terms are net 30 days and will be latter of: the date products are received the date the proper invoice is received the date of successful installation or performance of servicesor the universitys written acceptance
The selection is based on the proposal representing the best overall value, considering factors like compliance, quality, and ability to perform. the respondent whose proposal, in the sole opinion of the university, represents the best overall value to the university will be selected.
Vendors must have a minimum of five years experience managing college or university bookstores. minimum of five years experience managing college or university bookstores.
If the contractor fails to meet contract delivery requirements, the university may obtain any remedy at law. if contractor fails to meet contract delivery requirements, the university may obtain any remedy as described herein or any other remedy at law.
A preproposal conference/site visit is scheduled for September 17, 2026, and all respondents are encouraged to attend. a site visitpreproposal conference will be held on thursday, september 17, 2026
Samples may be requested for testing and evaluation purposes, and the cost of providing samples is the responsibility of the supplier. samples may be requested as part of this rfp for testing and evaluation purposes.
Failure to meet mandatory requirements or fail to follow instructions may lead to disqualification. failure to comply with mandatory requirements will lead to disqualification, but the approachmethodology that the vendor uses to comply with, and areas where themandatory requirements are exceeded, will be included in technical scores where appropriate.
