RFP for comprehensive campus bookstore and retail services at University of Toledo. Services include main campus spirit store, health science campus retail, online bookstore, and athletics/event merchandise. Mandatory requirements include 5 years managing college/university bookstores, audited financials, and references. Site visit on 10/14/2026. Proposals due 12/16/2026. Contract term is 5 years with possible 5-year renewal. Award based on best overall value. Financial proposal must include commission rates, minimum annual guarantee, lease payments, and capital investment. Electronic submission as single zip file to kimberly. sutton@utoledo. edu.
Proposals must be received by the due datetime. proposals received after such date and time will not be considered.
Payment terms are net 30 days. 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 services or the universitys written acceptance.
Contractor warrants services and products will be free from defects in material, workmanship and design for one i year from initial operations.
The university will select the proposal representing the best overall value considering factors including compliance, quality, ability to perform, past performance, financial return, and value.
Mandatory qualifications include at least five 5 years managing college or university bookstores and audited financial statements for the past three fiscal years.
Liquidated damages may be in the amount of 1 of the value of the order, deliverable, or milestone that is the subject of the default, for every day that the default is not cured.
A site visit is scheduled for wednesday, 10:00 a. m. , october 14, 2026 and all respondents are encouraged to attend.
Questions must be submitted by **** and responses will be provided by ****.
Unauthorized contact with university employees will disqualify. any unauthorized contact will disqualify the respondent from further consideration of this rfp.
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