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Awarded contract·Florida State University·Florida

Solicitation of Competition for Management of the FSU Bookstore

Won by Follett Higher Education Group$20MSingle Award
Contract source

Awarded vendors

  • Follett Higher Education Group

Description

The contract is for the management of the Florida State University bookstore. The university is seeking experienced contractors with prior experience in owning and/or operating a bookstore at a large Research One (R1) or similarly complex institution. The contract was awarded to Follett Higher Education Group. Key aspects of the contract include the management of the bookstore, which likely involves the procurement and sale of textbooks, merchandise, and other products. The contract also likely includes provisions for customer service, inventory management, and financial management. Some of the key points of the contract include: • The contract was awarded through a competitive solicitation process. • The contract is for the management of the Florida State University bookstore. • The contractor is responsible for the procurement and sale of textbooks, merchandise, and other products. • The contract includes provisions for customer service, inventory management, and financial management. • The contract was awarded to Follett Higher Education Group.

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Last updated

Details

Award type
Single Award
Procurement
Full and Open Competition
Industry
Education
NAICS
451212
Solicitation №
SOC-5881-2

Contract value

$20,000,000

The contract value is not explicitly stated, but based on the fact that it is for the management of a university bookstore, it is likely to be a significant amount. The value could be estimated based on the average annual sales of a university bookstore, which can range from $10 million to $50 million or more, depending on the size of the university and the bookstore. However, without more information, it is difficult to provide a more precise estimate.

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