Purpose of Procurement
Pursuant to the State Purchasing Act (Official Code of Georgia Annotated §§50-5-50 et seq.), this electronic Request for Proposals (¿eRFP¿) is being issued to establish a contract with a qualified supplier who will provide University Bookstore Management Services to Middle Georgia State University (hereinafter, ¿the State Entity¿) as further described in this eRFP.
Middle Georgia State University (MGA) is seeking a qualified supplier to operate and provide bookstore management services. We seek proposals that include traditional retail operations utilizing university space while also using alternate sales and delivery modes including e-commerce. MGA¿s mission to educate and graduate lifelong learners requires a supplier willing to align with MGA¿s purpose in supporting that mission through providing course materials and other MGA merchandise. In addition, affordability is at the height of priorities for the institution and MGA needs the supplier to provide affordable options to students by providing access to an inclusive access model, and other options such as textbook rentals. Overall, MGA needs a supplier that will be a partner to the university and provide excellent and efficient services to MGA students, faculty, staff, and community.