University of Wisconsin-Stout Campus Store

The University of Wisconsin System is seeking bids for the operation and daily management of Stoutfitters, a spiritwear retail store located at the University of Wisconsin-Stout campus. This procurement opportunity involves a comprehensive retail management contract that requires a vendor to provide a full range of products and services typical of a high-quality campus spirit store, including both brick-and-mortar and online sales channels. The solicitation requires all bid responses to be submitted electronically through the https://bids.sciquest.com/apps/Router/PublicEvent platform, specifically using the search term "00920" to locate the bid. Key dates for this procurement include a site survey/site inspection scheduled for March 4, 2025, and the final deadline for submitting written questions is March 10, 2025, at 9:00 AM Central Time. The bid is live as of February 20, 2025, with a final submission deadline of March 20, 2025. Potential bidders experiencing technical issues with the ShopUW+ supplier portal can contact Jaggaer Supplier Support at 1-800-233-1121 or submit a support ticket through their designated support page.

While the solicitation does not explicitly mention set-aside designations or specific restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises, vendors should thoroughly review the complete bid documentation for any potential qualifications or preferences. The contract covers Eau Claire County and involves the Mattoon Village jurisdiction, suggesting potential local economic considerations. No incumbent vendor information or specific budget ranges were provided in the solicitation details. Interested vendors will need to access the full bid documentation through the ShopUW+ procurement system to obtain comprehensive details about potential award values, performance expectations, and specific operational requirements for managing the University of Wisconsin-Stout campus store. Technical capabilities for managing both physical and online retail operations will likely be a critical evaluation criterion for selecting the successful vendor.