Description
The University of Arkansas at Monticello is seeking proposals from textbook and digital‑course‑material vendors to manage its campus bookstore operations beginning July 1 2026. The contract will run for a minimum of five years and will cover physical textbook sales, digital courseware, optional inclusion of books on tuition bills, and an opt‑out mechanism for students. The university currently works with Follett, but is open to a new vendor that can provide higher commissions, signing bonuses, scholarships, and possibly facility‑investment incentives. Dual‑credit students must be included, and the institution uses Blackboard and Workday for LMS and ERP integration. No specific sales or budget numbers are disclosed; the university directs respondents to its website for detailed data.
• Minimum 5‑year term, start 1 July 2026
• Commission structure: 12.75 % (< $1 M) / 13.75 % (> $1 M) on non‑digital sales; 7 % on digital sales
• Incentives prioritized: higher commissions, signing bonus, scholarships, facility investment
• Required opt‑out option; open to books‑on‑tuition billing
• Existing systems: Blackboard (LMS), Workday (SIS/ERP); no campus‑card integration.