When is the submission deadline?

Submissions are due December 16, 2026. Questions must be submitted by November 1, 2026.

It was issued by The University Of Toledo. The work is located in Toledo, Ohio, United States.

Who is a good fit for this opportunity?

Experienced campus bookstore and retail services operator. Capability to manage physical retail, e-commerce, and event merchandise operations. Strong inventory, merchandising, fulfillment, and customer service capabilities. Ability to provide specialized service components independently or through strategic partnerships. Experience serving colleges, universities, government authorities, or comparable institutions.

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Overview

Retail, E-Commerce & Consumer Goods

Toledo, Ohio, United StatesPosted: September 26, 2026Deadline: December 16, 2026

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SUMMARY

A Toledo, Ohio government authority seeks vendors for five-year campus bookstore and retail services, including bookstore operations, spirit wear, e-commerce, and event merchandise sales. Proposals may address one or more service components independently or through partnerships.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must have at least five years of experience managing college or university bookstores
Must provide audited financial statements for the past three fiscal years
Must provide at least five comparable references, including at least two lost accounts
Must have at least three active higher-education contracts
Must provide qualified full-time on-site management
Must comply with HIPAA requirements
Must maintain insurance meeting University requirements
Must be able to provide point-of-sale, online, inventory, and technology capabilities

CONTRACT DURATION

60 months

TIMELINE

Site Visit: October 14th, 2026

Questions Submitted by: November 1st, 2026

UToledo Response to Questions by: November 12th, 2026

Proposal Due Date/Time: December 16th, 2026

Supplier Presentations: January 20th, 2027

Anticipated Award Date: February 15th, 2027

QUESTION DEADLINE

November 1, 2026

CONTACTS

Primary procurement contact — name, title, email, and phone

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Issuing Agency

The University Of Toledo

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DESCRIPTION

A government authority in Toledo, Ohio is seeking vendors to provide comprehensive campus bookstore and retail services. The authority is seeking innovative solutions for operating and managing its campus bookstore and related retail activities.

Potential service components include campus bookstore operations, spirit wear retail, e-commerce and online retail, in-venue merchandise sales, and event retail operations. Respondents may propose services for one or more components independently or in partnership with another entity.

The contract period will be five years. A pre-bid meeting is scheduled for October 14, 2026, and all questions must be submitted by November 1, 2026.

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When is the submission deadline?: Submissions are due December 16, 2026. Questions must be submitted by November 1, 2026.
Who issued this RFP?: It was issued by The University Of Toledo. The work is located in Toledo, Ohio, United States.
Who is a good fit for this opportunity?: Experienced campus bookstore and retail services operator
Capability to manage physical retail, e-commerce, and event merchandise operations
Strong inventory, merchandising, fulfillment, and customer service capabilities
Ability to provide specialized service components independently or through strategic partnerships
Experience serving colleges, universities, government authorities, or comparable institutions

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