Description
Central Piedmont Community College is seeking a vendor to provide managed bookstore services, including onsite and online bookstore operations, as well as the sale of school "Spirit Shop" merchandise. The vendor must operate a minimum of two physical bookstore locations and provide equitable access program pricing for curriculum students. The contract term is three years with two optional renewal periods of one year. The vendor must also comply with state security standards and policies, including annual security and risk assessments.
• Key requirements include secure login and authentication standards, enterprise licensing, and disaster recovery and business continuity planning.
• The vendor must also provide a cost proposal, including commission rates and costs associated with shipping and refunds.
• The college is committed to reducing the escalating costs of textbooks and seeks a vendor that can provide creative solutions to achieve this goal.
• The vendor must also comply with state regulations, including those related to historically underutilized businesses and subcontractor utilization.