The University of Maine is seeking responses to provide retail or vendor services on campus as defined in this document. This document provides instructions for submitting responses, the procedure and criteria by which the Respondent(s) will be selected, and the contractual terms which will govern the relationship between the University and the awarded Respondent(s). Deadline for Written Inquiries/Questions :September 29, 2023 Response to Written Inquiries/Questions:October 3, 2023 Estimated Respondent Presentation Date :October 27, 2023 Award Announcement: November 10, 2023 Estimated Agreement Start Date:December 1, 2023 The University of Maine, acting through the University of Maine System, is seeking contractual collaboration with a business entity or entities to provide retail services for students, employees, and visitors in the Memorial Union. We invite proposals from any retail interest, however, the following retails activities are prohibited: a. Sale of books, computers/software, and UMaine branded gear/items; b. Food service including fast food service and food-to-order services. c. Cannabis and/or alcohol sales. d. Mail and photocopy services. NOTE: The University of Maine (UMaine) desires to award the Contract for all services to a single bidder, however, unbundled proposals for all spaces will be considered. Respondents should review Specifications / Scope of Work of this document to see the full Scope of Services/Products required. The University is committed to providing increased access and opportunity to diverse businesses include and not limited to: Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Business Enterprise (LGBTQ+BE); Minority Business Enterprise (MBE); Service-Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (SDVBE); Small Business Enterprise (SBE); veteran-owned; service-disabled veteran-owned; HUBZone; small disadvantaged business; women-owned; minority-owned; Veteran Business Enterprise (VBE); and Women's Business Enterprise (WBE). Though this document is only for the University of Maine (Orono campus).