University Campus Store for UW-River Falls

The University of Wisconsin system is seeking a qualified vendor to manage the campus store at UW-River Falls through a competitive Request for Bid (RFB) process. The procurement opportunity, identified by event number 2026-UWSYS-01047-RFB, seeks a provider capable of daily management of the campus store with a focus on supplying high-quality merchandise that represents school spirit. Bidders must submit their proposals electronically through the ShopUW+ procurement portal at https://bids.sciquest.com/apps/Router/PublicEvent?CustomerOrg=UWisconsin, using the search term "01047" to locate the specific bid. Critical dates for this procurement include a site survey/site inspection scheduled for October 28, 2025, and the final date for submitting written questions set for October 31, 2025. The bid will be officially live on October 15, 2025, at 9:00 AM CT, with proposals due by November 14, 2025. Potential vendors should be prepared to demonstrate their capability to effectively manage a university campus store, likely requiring experience in retail operations, merchandise selection, and understanding of university bookstore dynamics.

While specific set-aside designations are not explicitly detailed in the provided documentation, bidders experiencing technical issues with the supplier portal can receive support through the Jaggaer Supplier Support team, accessible by phone at 1-800-233-1121 or via a support ticket submission. The procurement is specific to Price County, Wisconsin, and targets the UW-River Falls campus store management. No information is provided about incumbent vendors or specific budget ranges for this contract. Interested vendors should carefully review the full Request for Bid (RFB) documents available through the solicitation portal to understand any potential restrictions on bidder qualifications, integration requirements, or specific technical specifications for managing the campus store. Vendors should be prepared to demonstrate their ability to meet the university's standards for merchandise quality, inventory management, and representation of school spirit.