Awarded vendors
- Barnes & Noble College
Description
The Alamo Colleges District awarded a contract for the comprehensive operation of its campus bookstores and the supply of instructional materials. Barnes & Noble College will manage retail operations, inventory, staffing, and provide both physical and digital course materials, as well as related services such as student gift‑card programs and facilities rent. The award was based on a weighted evaluation emphasizing price (gross‑margin caps) and quality/fit to district needs. Financially, the winning proposal projects an average annual ACD receipt of roughly $396,664 over a five‑year horizon, with a minimum $10,000 delivery fee and specific margin caps for various product categories.