Description
The University of Arkansas‑Monticello is seeking a qualified vendor to assume full responsibility for its campus bookstore operations. The contract will cover procurement of new and used textbooks, trade and technical books, and general merchandise; management of inventory and staffing; integration with existing campus systems (Blackboard LMS and Workday financial/HR); delivery of timely and affordable course materials to students; and provision of KPI reporting on material usage, adoption rates, and cost comparisons. The university is open to innovative physical‑space concepts and flexible compensation structures (guaranteed return, commission, or hybrid).
• End‑to‑end bookstore services including purchasing, inventory control, sales, and student employment.
• Required technical integration with Blackboard and Workday via APIs and scheduled data exchanges.
• Detailed pricing rules for new, used, trade, and general‑merchandise items; vendor may propose any compensation model.
• Ability to provide KPI dashboards on online vs. hard‑copy material ratios, OER adoption, faculty adoption timelines, and affordability metrics.
• Optional redesign of the physical store space to serve broader campus functions, subject to university approval.