University Bookstore Management

This state and local contract opportunity issued by Longwood University, a member of the Virginia Association of State College and University Procurement Professionals (VASCUPP), seeks sealed proposals from qualified sources to establish a multi-year contract through competitive negotiations for University Bookstore Management services. The initial contract period is one year with nine optional one-year renewal periods. The University is seeking a qualified contractor to manage and operate the Longwood University Bookstore located in Farmville, Virginia, providing exceptional customer service, efficient operations, and a dynamic pricing strategy to minimize costs for students. The contractor will be required to provide a financial return to the University through a base fee and commission structure. Proposals are due by November 28, 2023 at 2:00 pm local time, and an optional pre-proposal conference will be held on November 7, 2023.

The contract opportunity involves the jurisdictions of Prince Edward County and Falls Church City in Virginia. Proposers must submit a Small Business Subcontracting Plan, and the subcontractor expenditures will be tracked and reported. The current bookstore gross sales for the past three fiscal years are provided, and the University will provide the dedicated bookstore space and certain utilities, while the contractor will be responsible for all other operational costs and management. No specific set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond are mentioned in the provided documents, and the incumbent vendor or current contract value is not disclosed.