Award

San José State University SJSU-RFP-00000722

SJSU Bookstore Management - Spartan Shops Inc.

Recipient

Spartan Shops Inc.

Awarded

November 06, 2025

Identifier

SJSU-RFP-00000722

The San Jose State University awarded a contract to Spartan Shops Inc. for the management of the Spartan Bookstore, aiming to enhance campus community engagement, academic success, and customer experience. The contract involves a comprehensive management and operational service, with a focus on exceeding industry standards and engaging with university leadership, students, faculty, and staff. The procurement process included a request for proposals, with a response deadline set for October 3, 2025. The award was announced with a notice of intent to negotiate and finalize a formal contract, with the potential for future negotiations with other vendors. The project is located in California, USA, and the primary contact is Kim Gamblin, whose email is provided.

Description

SSI is seeking innovative and expansive proposals that will not only represent a significant financial investment in SJSU but will also enhance and expand the campus community's patronage of the Spartan Bookstore and will contribute significantly to the quality of academic success and support of the University's strategic initiatives. The selected Vendor is expected to exceed industry standards for operation, management, and service to support the needs of the entire SJSU community. A key priority for the Vendor is to engage with University leadership, students, faculty, and staff to ensure a positive and supportive customer experience when doing business with the Spartan Bookstore.

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