Bookstore Opeations

The term of the Contract will be for three (3) years following the contract award date and may be renewed for up to four (4) additional one-year periods for a total not to exceed seven (7) years. Gateway Technical college maintains three main campuses and various smaller sites in Racine, Kenosha, and Walworth Counties. The annual renewals are based upon the mutual agreement of both parties including financial consideration and satisfactory performance.
It is the intent of the College to contract with one prime vendor. If any part of the work covered by this RFP is to be subcontracted, the vendor shall identify the subcontracting organization and the contractual arrangements made therewith. All sub vendors must be approved by Gateway Technical College. The awarded vendor will also furnish the corporate or company name and the names of the officers of any sub vendors engaged by the vendor.
It is specifically understood and agreed that such items relative to bookstore operation which are not herein covered may be added to or excluded from this proposal and resulting contract by the college without voiding in any manner the provisions of the existing contract. Such additional or deleted coverage shall be furnished to the college by the vendor with such additional consideration as is necessary to make it legally enforceable. It is the intent of the college to enter into a lease store contract exclusively from the vendor. In the event of termination of operation of the college during the term of the contract, the college shall be permitted to cancel the contract effective on the closing date of the college.