WCSU Bookstore Operations and Management

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. Some of the key items that the contractor should be able to provide include: • Distribution services • Educational or vocational textbooks • School supplies • Personal care items • Branded merchandise • eBooks, journals, and subscriptions • Online website for purchasing branded merchandise The university is looking for a contractor who can provide a comprehensive solution for its bookstore operations and management needs.