Manchester School District Spirit Merchandise RFP 2026
- Due
- May 8, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Apr 9, 2026
- Contract term
- 1 year
- Primary contact
- Anna Sabato
The 30-second brief
Manchester School District is seeking proposals for a vendor to provide a zero-upfront-cost online spirit merchandise store with direct-to-customer shipping and/or local pickup. The store will operate on an "on demand" model with no inventory or bulk orders, and a profit share on sales.
Online spirit merchandise store, Merchandise, Production and shipping services, Digital product catalog, Profit share.
Profit-share proposal, bidder's expertise, qualifications, experience, resources, professional references, clarity and responsiveness of the proposal.
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Summary
Manchester School District is seeking proposals for a vendor to provide a zero-upfront-cost online spirit merchandise store with direct-to-customer shipping and/or local pickup. The store will operate on an "on demand" model with no inventory or bulk orders, and a profit share on sales.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
7- Profit-share proposal
- Bidder's expertise
- Qualifications
- Experience
- Resources
- Professional references
- Clarity and responsiveness of the proposal
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
5- Online spirit merchandise store
- Merchandise
- Production and shipping services
- Digital product catalog
- Profit share
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
Bid Forms (Appendix A), Detailed pricing proposal (Appendix B)
- Submit to
- 20 Hecker Street, Manchester, NH 03102
- Scope location
- Manchester, NH
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Manchester School District?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is May 8, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: 20 Hecker Street, Manchester, NH 03102. For questions, contact Anna Sabato.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Manchester School District in NH, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the RFP submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Anna Sabato. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Online spirit merchandise store, Merchandise, Production and shipping services, Digital product catalog, Profit share.. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Profit-share proposal, bidder's expertise, qualifications, experience, resources, professional references, clarity and responsiveness of the proposal." Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Manchester School District?
All active and historical solicitations from Manchester School District are tracked and searchable. As a school agency, Manchester School District regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What is the contract term for this solicitation?
The anticipated contract term is 1 year. Contract terms may include renewal options.
What documents are required to bid on this RFP?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: Bid Forms (Appendix A), Detailed pricing proposal (Appendix B). Review the full document from Manchester School District for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Manchester, NH. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.