Description
The University System of Georgia (USG) is seeking proposals from qualified vendors to provide campus store retail services, including online retail and swag, to multiple institutions under a systemwide enabling agreement. The selected partner will be responsible for supporting the participating institutions, which include Albany State University, College of Coastal Georgia, Columbus State University, Dalton State College, Georgia State University, and Valdosta State University. The vendor will be required to provide a range of products and services, including course materials, emblematic clothing and gifts, general merchandise, and customized services for each institution. The contract term will be from the date of award until the end of the State's current fiscal year, with four one-year options to renew.
Some key features of the RFP include:
* The vendor must provide a business model that meets the needs of the participating institutions
* The vendor must provide customized services for each institution, including graduation regalia and products, art supplies, and computer/technology products
* The vendor must support the adoption of Open Educational Resources (OER) and low-cost course materials
* The vendor must provide a price match guarantee and discounts for faculty, staff, and students
* The vendor must participate in the federal work authorization program to verify the employment eligibility of all employees