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Operation and Management of the UCR Campus Store and eCommerce Site

Buyer
University of California, Riverside
Place of performance
University of California, Riverside, Riverside, CA
Response deadline
Nov 2, 2026Deletes on Nov 16, 2026
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What the buyer needs

AI summary

The government authority in Riverside, CA requires a vendor to provide high-quality bookstore services. The buyer seeks proposals for this offsite work and limits eligibility to onshore USA organizations. The buyer requires interested vendors to attend a mandatory pre-bid meeting on October 7, 2026. Bidders must submit all questions regarding this opportunity no later than October 20, 2026. The buyer seeks budget proposals directly within the submitted proposals.

Scope of work

  • Operation and management of the onsite UCR Campus Store
  • Operation and management of the UCR Campus Store eCommerce site
  • Participation in special events and satellite pop-up locations
  • Provision of course materials across print, rental, used, and digital formats
  • Sale of emblematic and non-emblematic apparel, gifts, and school and office supplies

How proposals are evaluated

CriterionWeight / scoring
Final Technical Score60%
Financial Proposal (Raw Score)40%

Minimum qualifications

  • Registered in CalUsource portal
  • At least five (5) years of experience operating bookstores on college campuses
  • Possess all required trade, professional, or business licenses
  • Compliance with federal, state, and local labor laws and codes

Documents to include with your response

  • Attachment A – Supplier's Affidavit
  • Technical Proposal
  • Attachment C – Financial Proposal Form
  • Signed Addenda (if issued)
  • Attachment F – UCR Business Information Form
  • Audited financial statements or equivalent data for the past two (2) years
  • Reference accounts list from the last five (5) years
  • Copies of trade, professional, or business licenses for assigned staff
  • Third-party small business certifications (if applicable)
  • List of lost accounts from the past five (5) years

How to submit

Method
Electronic via the UC Public Bid Site (CalUsource)
Instructions
Proposals must be submitted online through CalUsource at CalUsource.net on or before 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time on Monday, November 2, 2026. Email submissions are not accepted.