Bookstore management services

Broward College, a community college in Florida, is seeking proposals for a term contract to operate, maintain, and enhance its campus bookstores and increase revenue opportunities. The selected vendor will be responsible for providing fully staffed business operations that sell books/eBooks, supplies, and merchandise for students, as well as customer service support, across three campuses and a cafe bookstore. The Invitation to Negotiate (ITN) outlines the required services, minimum eligibility criteria, evaluation process, and contract negotiation details. Responses are due by April 11, 2024, and the initial contract term is for five years, with an optional one five-year renewal. The ITN indicates that pricing will be evaluated, and the college reserves the right to award to one or more vendors. Respondents must demonstrate a strong track record of providing similar bookstore management services, particularly for higher education clients.

The ITN and associated addenda do not provide any information about set-aside designations, restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond, or any listed incumbent vendors or current contractors. The procurement documents also do not include details on existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration, or the possible award values or budget ranges. The current contract for these services expires in June 2024, and Broward College is seeking a qualified, experienced vendor to continue providing these services.