Campus Bookstore and Textbook Rental Services

The University of Wisconsin System is seeking a contractor to operate the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire bookstore and manage its textbook rental program, including course materials, retail merchandise, and related campus services.

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2027-UWSYS-01489-RFB
Nov 23, 2026 08:00 PM
Oct 21, 2026 07:00 PM
1 year base + 6 × 1 year options
Invitation for/to Bid (IFB/ITB)
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heidi.wallner@wisconsin.edu
Description

The University of Wisconsin System seeks a contractor to operate and manage the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire bookstore and provide day-to-day administration of its textbook rental program, serving the Eau Claire and Barron County campuses. The contractor will supply and manage textbooks and course materials in print, rental, and digital formats; support faculty adoptions and course packs; operate an e-commerce store; and provide general bookstore merchandise, including school and office supplies, spirit wear, gifts, and graduation products. The scope also includes staffing and customer service, inventory and rental check-out/check-in management, textbook sourcing and reconciliation, technology systems and university integrations, reporting, payment processing, and transition services. The contract is intended to begin on or about July 1, 2027, for a one-year term with up to six one-year extensions by mutual consent. Bids are submitted electronically through the ShopUW+ Sourcing Module; the site visit is encouraged but not mandatory.

Classification Codes
NAICS459210Book Retailers and News Dealers
PSCW076Lease or Rental of Equipment: Books, Maps, and Other Publications
Smart Codes
campus bookstore managementtextbook rental administrationcourse materials services
Specifications
Supply & Service
Timeline
Oct 21, 2026-RFB Issue Date
Nov 04, 2026 04:00 PM-Site Visit (optional)
Room number and parking information will be provided to attendees who RSVP.
Nov 10, 2026 08:00 PM-Questions Due
Nov 16, 2026-Anticipated Answers
Nov 23, 2026 08:00 PM-Bid Submission Deadline
Nov 23, 2026 09:00 PM-Public Bid Opening (optional)
Meeting ID: 287 237 789 959 204; passcode: ia7LU23; dial-in: +1 773-352-2006; phone conference ID: 380 043 176#.
Dec 14, 2026-Estimated Intent to Award
Jul 1, 2027-Contract Start Date
Requirements
Required
  • Commercial General Liability — Each Occurrence — $1,000,000.00
  • Commercial General Liability — General Aggregate — $2,000,000.00
  • Products and Completed Operations Aggregate — $2,000,000.00
  • Personal and Advertising Injury — $1,000,000.00
  • Damage to Premises Used by Contractor — $1,000,000.00
  • Medical Payments — $5,000.00
  • Automobile Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Cyber Liability — General Aggregate — $2,000,000.00
  • Cyber Liability — Each Occurrence — $2,000,000.00
  • Umbrella Liability — General Aggregate — $1,000,000.00
  • Umbrella Liability — Each Occurrence — $1,000,000.00
  • Products and Completed Operations Aggregate (Umbrella Liability) — $1,000,000.00
  • Workers' Compensation and Employers Liability
Required
  • Minimum 3 references
  • Within the last 3 years
  • Client point of contact required for each reference
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