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This Solicitation opportunity from Connecticut was posted on December 23, 2025. The submission period has ended. Browse the details below for market research, or find similar active opportunities.

WCSU Bookstore Operations and Management

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WCSU-2026-RFP-002State & Local

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Western Connecticut State University is seeking to enter into an exclusive contract for managing its bookstore operations, which may include a physical location, an online presence, or both. The contractor will be responsible for providing a wide range of products to the university community and other patrons, including hard copy textbooks for rental or purchase, course materials, school supplies, personal care items, university-branded apparel and merchandise, eBooks, journals, and subscriptions. Additionally, the successful bidder must develop and maintain a robust online platform to facilitate the sale of branded merchandise. The solicitation, identified as WCSU-2026-RFP-002, was posted on December 23, 2025, with responses due by February 4, 2026. The contract performance will take place primarily in Danbury, Connecticut, under the oversight of Western Connecticut State University. Interested parties can direct inquiries to the primary contact, Seth Koos, via email or phone. The opportunity is open to qualified vendors who can meet the requirements set forth for both physical and virtual bookstore management, emphasizing comprehensive service and technology-enabled retail solutions.

General Info

WCSU seeks exclusive vendor to manage physical and online bookstore with diverse product offerings.

Place of Performance

Danbury, CT, 06810, USA

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NONE

Documents

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RFP WCSU-2026-RFP-002 Bookstore Operations and Management

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WCSU-2026-RFP-002 Amendment 001 - Schedule Revision

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WCSU-2026-RFP-002 WCSU Bookstore Operations and Management

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VendorChangeDetailsReport_WCSU-2026-RFP-002_v1_Jan_22_26.pdf

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AgencyWestern Connecticut State Univ.
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Organization / AgencyWestern Connecticut State Univ.
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Western Connecticut State University is seeking to establish an exclusive contract to provide management services for a brick-and-mortar and/or online bookstore for students, faculty, staff, visitors, alumni and other patrons. The University will also entertain proposals for a virtual bookstore. The Contractor must be able to provide hard copy textbooks (rental/purchase), course materials, school supplies, personal care items, WCSU clothing and branded merchandise, eBooks, journals and subscriptions. Bidders must develop a robust online website for the purchase of branded merchandise.

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