Description
The University of North Dakota, on behalf of Mayville State University, is issuing a Request for Information (RFI) to explore alternative operational models for its campus bookstore. The solicitation seeks ideas, best‑practice approaches, and potential service‑delivery frameworks from qualified vendors. Respondents are expected to outline feasible models, potential cost‑savings, technology integration, and management structures that could enhance bookstore performance while meeting the needs of students, faculty, and staff.
• Scope: Provide conceptual and practical alternatives for operating the Mayville State University bookstore, including staffing, inventory, e‑commerce, and revenue models.
• Eligibility: Must be registered on the North Dakota State Bidders List.
• Deliverables: Written response describing recommended models, implementation steps, and anticipated benefits; no formal contract award is implied at this stage.
• Timeline: Responses due by January 28, 2026 (4:30 PM CT); contact for clarification is Sammy Hogan.
• Potential outcome: Information gathered will inform a future procurement strategy, possibly leading to a formal RFP or contract award for consulting or management services.