Bookstore Management Services Market Research for College Bookstore Operations
ID: 101-101-HCC2026-01 • State: North Carolina
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Description
Background
Haywood Community College is conducting this Request for Information (RFI) to gather insights for the potential management of its bookstore operations. The College aims to enhance its academic mission by providing efficient and affordable textbook and course materials services to students and faculty.
The RFI serves as a preliminary step to assess market interest and capabilities before any formal solicitation.
Work Details
The RFI seeks information on various aspects of bookstore management, including:
- Supporting the academic mission through effective textbook services
- Implementing strategies to reduce costs for students
- Providing multiple distribution channels for course materials
- Developing proactive strategies for competitive bookstore operations
- Coordinating with faculty on course materials
- Offering comprehensive services for all College programs, including distance learning
- Enhancing customer service with knowledgeable staff
- Creating a dynamic retail environment
- Developing marketing strategies to promote the HCC brand
- Providing high-quality products at fair prices
- Utilizing modern technology for operations such as inventory management and point-of-sale systems.
Period of Performance
Responses to this RFI must be submitted by August 29, 2025. The timeline for any subsequent contract or implementation will be determined based on the responses received.
Place of Performance
The services will be performed at Haywood Community College in North Carolina.
Bidder Requirements
Vendors are encouraged to provide detailed responses that include company history, capabilities, cost estimates, implementation strategies, and references. There are no specific set-aside certifications or requirements mentioned in the RFI.
Haywood Community College is conducting this Request for Information (RFI) to gather insights for the potential management of its bookstore operations. The College aims to enhance its academic mission by providing efficient and affordable textbook and course materials services to students and faculty.
The RFI serves as a preliminary step to assess market interest and capabilities before any formal solicitation.
Work Details
The RFI seeks information on various aspects of bookstore management, including:
- Supporting the academic mission through effective textbook services
- Implementing strategies to reduce costs for students
- Providing multiple distribution channels for course materials
- Developing proactive strategies for competitive bookstore operations
- Coordinating with faculty on course materials
- Offering comprehensive services for all College programs, including distance learning
- Enhancing customer service with knowledgeable staff
- Creating a dynamic retail environment
- Developing marketing strategies to promote the HCC brand
- Providing high-quality products at fair prices
- Utilizing modern technology for operations such as inventory management and point-of-sale systems.
Period of Performance
Responses to this RFI must be submitted by August 29, 2025. The timeline for any subsequent contract or implementation will be determined based on the responses received.
Place of Performance
The services will be performed at Haywood Community College in North Carolina.
Bidder Requirements
Vendors are encouraged to provide detailed responses that include company history, capabilities, cost estimates, implementation strategies, and references. There are no specific set-aside certifications or requirements mentioned in the RFI.
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Overview
Opportunity ID
101-101-HCC2026-01
Response Deadline
Aug. 29, 2025
Past Due
Date Posted
Aug. 1, 2025
Est. Value Range
Experimental
$500,000 - $2,000,000
(AI estimate)
Agency Distribution
High
Source
Source Notes
North Carolina recently changed its procurement system. Old procurements are available at https://www.ips.state.nc.us/IPS/BidNumberSearch.aspx.
On 8/1/25 HAYWOOD COMMUNITY COLLEGE in North Carolina issued Bookstore Management Services Market Research for College Bookstore Operations with ID 101-101-HCC2026-01 due 8/29/25.