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Awarded contract·Longwood University·Virginia

University Bookstore Management

Won by Follett Higher Education Group, LLC$400kAwarded 3/6/2024Single Award
Contract source

Awarded vendors

  • Follett Higher Education Group, LLC

Description

The contract provides full‑service management of Longwood University’s 14,000 sq ft campus bookstore, including staffing, inventory, textbook and course‑material procurement, pricing, online sales, a Starbucks‑style café, athletics “Spirit Shop,” and related financial administration. Follett must deliver a guaranteed minimum return, a commission structure (10‑17 % on various sales categories) and an annual cash contribution, while complying with PCI, E‑Verify, and university policies on data privacy, accessibility, and small‑business subcontracting. The agreement includes a one‑year initial term with up to nine optional one‑year renewals and contains provisions for a “BookBundle” equitable‑access program, commission payments, and detailed invoicing schedules.

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Key dates

Bids closed
12/1/2023
Intent to award
3/6/2024
Awarded
3/6/2024
Contract modified
7/16/2026
Starts
7/1/2024
Ends
6/30/2027Renews
Duration
1 year

Last updated

Details

Award type
Single Award
Procurement
Full and Open Competition
Industry
Retail Services
NAICS
611710
Solicitation №
LU214-24-002

Contract value

$400,000

The university’s FY 2023 gross bookstore sales were about $1.2 million. The contract requires a commission (10‑17 % depending on product line) and a guaranteed minimum payment of $200,000 per year, plus additional annual cash contributions (≈ $20‑30 k) and utility reimbursements ($45 k). Assuming an average commission of 12 % on $1.2 M yields roughly $144 k, plus the $200 k guarantee and $70 k in other payments, the annual cash flow to the contractor is in the $400‑$450 k range. Over the initial one‑year term the contract value is therefore estimated at around $400,000. Renewals could increase total exposure, but the base estimate for the current term is $400 k.

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