Specifications include, but are not limited to:it is the intent of this Request for Information to provide Marshall University with information regarding contract managed bookstore operations in accordance with all information contained herein. Any information received as part of this RFI will be used for planning purposes only and will not lead to a contract as part of this process Marshall University, founded in 1837, is a historic public university located in downtown Huntington. Marshall University is a four-year university with total enrollment of 13,390 students and 2,009 full and part time faculty and staff. There are also campuses and centers in South Charleston, Point Pleasant and Teays Valley. The University is accredited as an institution of higher learning made up of thirteen (13) colleges and 116 degrees offerings. Given the ongoing evolution of the publishing industry, changing customer reading habits, and the trending shift in bookstore sales, Marshall University must prepare for the inevitable transformation of its current bookstore model. To this end, the University is requesting a thorough assessment of it bookstore operations that will culminate into a final report and recommendations. Marshall University Bookstore: The bookstore, located on the ground level of the Memorial Student Center, includes the main office area, textbooks, medical texts, office supplies, campus wear, general books, greeting cards, retail space, etc. This area consists of approximately 12,500 sq. ft. Storage areas and Receiving are located in the basement. The basement area consists of approximately 6,469 sq. ft. These two areas are connected by a passenger and freight elevator.
