University Press Warehouse Operation and Distribution Services

RFP Description: Texas A&M University, University Press (“Texas A&M”) is evaluating its current fulfillment operations and seeking proposals for comprehensive book distribution and fulfillment services. Texas A&M is seeking proposals that demonstrate cost effective fulfillment strategies and the ability to transition operations within three to six months of award. By submitting responses, each respondent certifies that it understands this RFP and has full knowledge of the scope, nature, quality, and quantity of the work to be performed, the detailed requirements of the services to be provided, and the conditions under which the services are to be performed. Each respondent also certifies that it understands that all costs relating to preparing and responding to this RFP will be the sole responsibility of the Respondent. RESPONDENTS ARE CAUTIONED TO READ THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS RFP CAREFULLY AND TO SUBMIT A COMPLETE RESPONSE TO ALL REQUIREMENTS AND QUESTIONS AS DIRECTED. Tentative Timeline: Deadline for Questions ..................................... ............................. ............................November 14, 2025 @ 5:00 p.m. CST Posting mailing Addendum and Response to Inquiries .................. .........................November 18, 2025 @ 5:00 p.m. CST Deadline for Receipt of Proposal ................... ............................. ............................. December 2, 2025 @ 2:00 p.m. CST Evaluation of Proposals Completed .................. ............................. ..........................December 2025 Presentations (if needed) .................................. ............................. ...........................December 2025 Award ............................................................... ............................. ............................. December 2025 Formal Execution of Agreement (Projected) .... ............................. .......................... January 2026 Submittal Instructions: 3.2.1 Proposals including Execution of Office (Section 6) must be signed by Respondent’s company official authorized to commit such proposals. Failure to sign the Execution of Offer will be basis for proposal disqualification. 3.2.2 Complete proposals may be submitted either USPS, express mail or electronically utilizing the following electronic options. Electronic submittals are preferred. Electronic signatures are acceptable. Option 1 AggieBid (https://bids.sciquest.com/apps/Router/PublicEvent?CustomerOrg=TAMU) – One (1) electronic copy submitted via our electronic bid system. Respondents are required to register as a vendor within system. If you need assistance with vendor registration, please reach out to Jaggaer Supplier Support or call +1 (555) 000-0000. Option 2 Email - One (1) Electronic Copy submitted via email to contact@example.gov with the subject line “TAMU-RFP-26-4928; University Press Warehouse and Distribution Services (CJT)" All electronic copies must either be in Microsoft Office software or Adobe Portable Document Format (PDF). All image files must be in one of the following formats: .jpg, .gif, .bmp, or .tif. We prefer image files to already be inserted as part of a document such as a PDF. 3.2.3 An unreadable electronic copy due to incorrect format may reflect negatively on your proposal. Late responses properly identified will be returned to Respondent unopened. Late responses will not be considered under any circumstances. Texas A&M shall not be responsible for failure of electronic equipment or operator error.