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Barnes & Noble Selected as New ARC Bookstore Vendor

American River College plans to transition bookstore operations to Barnes & Noble (B&N) as a new vendor starting July 1, 2026, replacing Follett. The agreement includes a two‑week summer closure and transfer of existing textbook information to ensure seamless service.

Status
PENDING
Document date
March 26, 2026
Contract type
OTHER
Vendor
B&N
Agency
American River College · CA

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Contract type
OTHER
Contract term
Beginning July 1, 2026 (multi‑year term not specified)
Renewal
New third‑party bookstore operations contract with B&N to commence July 1, 2026; detailed renewal or extension options are not described in the minutes.
Document type
Minutes
Source document
ARC Academic Senate Meeting Minutes March 26 2026

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Frequently asked questions

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Who was awarded the government contract by American River College?

B&N was awarded this government contract by American River College, as recorded on March 26, 2026.

What type of contract is this?

This is a government contract, documented as a minutes record.

Where was this contract approved?

This contract appears in ARC Academic Senate Meeting Minutes March 26 2026 (Minutes), dated March 26, 2026 from American River College. Civic IQ extracts contract records directly from agency meeting documents and solicitations.

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