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University Bookstore Management

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65-RFP07222026UBSState & Local

Submission Closed09/02/2026, 07:00:00 PM UTC

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NAICS: 459210

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Bookstore and Textbook Rental Services for UW-Eau Claire

Solicitation # 2027-UWSYS-01489-RFB

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UCR-RFP-2026-MB330-DEPT#AUXDIV BOOKSTORE

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AI Contract Overview

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is soliciting proposals under RFP07222026UBS for the management of its university bookstore operations using a Hybrid Model. The scope of work encompasses the full operational management of the UNC Student Stores, Bull's Head Bookshop, the Carolina Computing Initiative/Computer Store, and the Online Course Materials Store (OCMS), including both physical and digital sales of textbooks and general merchandise. The selected vendor will be responsible for providing a detailed transition plan for a contract start date of July 1, 2027, and must provide periodic monthly status reports. Financial obligations include the payment of a Minimum Annual Guarantee or commissions based on sales, whichever is greater. The contract features an initial term of seven years with the university holding the option to renew for up to three additional one-year terms. Award selection is based on a Best Value procurement method, prioritizing the hybrid model proposal requirements, sales projections, and financial bids, while also considering total cost of ownership, technical merit, and past performance. Vendors must adhere to strict security standards, including PCI-DSS compliance for payments and ISO/IEC 27000 or NIST frameworks for information security. Proposals are due by September 2, 2026, via the electronic Vendor Portal, and must include comprehensive certifications regarding financial stability, legal compliance, and fair employment.

General Info

UNC Chapel Hill seeks contractor to manage campus bookstore, oversee retail operations, and ensure student-centered service through September 2, 2026 deadline.

Agency

North Carolina → Unc - Chapel Hill

NAICS

459210 - Book Retailers and News Dealers

Place of Performance

NC, USA

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NONE