Bookstore and Text Rental Services for UW-La Crosse

The University of Wisconsin System is soliciting bids for the operation and daily management of the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Bookstore and Text Rental Services. This Request for Bids (RFB), identified as Event Number 2026-UWSYS-01108-RFB, seeks a qualified vendor to manage bookstore operations and text rental services that serve the university's student population. The primary deliverables include daily bookstore management, inventory control, and the administration of a text rental program designed to provide cost-effective educational materials to students. Interested vendors must submit responses online through the University of Wisconsin's procurement portal at https://bids.sciquest.com/apps/Router/PublicEvent?CustomerOrg=UWisconsin using search term "01108." Key dates include a mandatory or recommended site survey and inspection scheduled for January 26, 2026, a deadline for submitting written questions by January 30, 2026 at 2:00 PM, and a final bid due date of February 16, 2026. Vendors should review the complete RFB documentation available through the solicitation portal for detailed specifications, evaluation criteria, and operational requirements.

The solicitation documents do not specify any set-aside designations, disadvantaged business enterprise requirements, or restrictions limiting bidder eligibility based on organizational type. No incumbent vendor information or current contractor details are provided in the available materials. Similarly, the solicitation does not identify specific technology infrastructure or systems that require integration with the bookstore operations, though vendors should anticipate reviewing such requirements within the full RFB documentation. Prospective bidders experiencing technical difficulties accessing the ShopUW+ supplier portal or the Jaggaer procurement system should contact the Jaggaer Supplier Support team at 1-800-233-1121 or submit a support ticket through their support page. The contract award value and budget range are not disclosed in the summary materials provided and should be referenced in the detailed RFB documentation accessible through the official procurement portal.