SLED Opportunity · CONNECTICUT · CONNECTICUT

    WCSU Bookstore Operations and Management

    Issued by State of CT - DAS Procurement
    stateRFPConnecticutSol. 140413
    Closed
    STATUS
    Closed
    due Feb 5, 2026
    PUBLISHED
    Jan 22, 2026
    Posting date
    JURISDICTION
    Connecticut
    state
    NAICS CODE
    451211
    AI-classified industry

    AI Summary

    Western Connecticut State University seeks a contractor to manage a physical and/or online bookstore offering textbooks, course materials, school supplies, branded merchandise, and a robust ecommerce website.

    Opportunity details

    Solicitation No.
    140413
    Type / RFx
    RFP
    Status
    active
    Level
    state
    Published Date
    January 22, 2026
    Due Date
    February 5, 2026
    NAICS Code
    451211AI guide
    Jurisdiction
    Connecticut
    Agency
    State of CT - DAS Procurement

    Description

    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.

    Key dates

    1. January 22, 2026Published
    2. February 5, 2026Responses Due

    AI classification tags

    Frequently asked questions

    SLED stands for State, Local, and Education. These are solicitations issued by state governments, counties, cities, school districts, utilities, and higher education institutions — as opposed to federal agencies.

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