Collin County Community College District - Bookstore Management Services - FY2026-RFP-066 (2026)
Collin County Community College DistrictHigher Ed · Mckinney, TX- Due
- Nov 20, 2026
- 17 days left
- Posted
- Oct 2, 2026
- Contract term
- 5 years
- Primary contact
- Kate Lynn Hamilton
- (972) 758-3870
The 30-second brief
The Collin County Community College District is seeking proposals from qualified firms to provide full-scale bookstore management services and related operations, including traditional bookstore models, Inclusive Access models, and Equitable Access models across multiple campuses and online services in Collin County, Texas. The scope encompasses textbook procurement, course materials, digital downloads, print-on-demand services, general merchandise, college-branded apparel, graduation regalia, computer products, and student information system integrations with Workday Student and Canvas LMS. The contract term is five years with an option to renew for an additional five-year period. A non-mandatory pre-proposal meeting will be held via Microsoft Teams on October 15, 2026, with question submissions due by October 30, 2026, and proposal submissions due by November 20, 2026. Evaluation criteria include price proposal, firm experience, references, and proposed approach and methodology.
Bookstore Management Services, Traditional Bookstore Model, Inclusive Access Model, Equitable Access Model, Textbook and course materials, Print-on-demand services, General merchandise, College-branded merchandise, Graduation merchandise, Workday Student integration, Canvas LMS integration
Price Proposal (30 points), Firms Experience (40 points), References (10 points), Proposed Approach and Methodology (20 points), State of Texas Vendor (5 points)
Bids like this start as pre-RFPs. Get the next ones early.
Get matched pre-RFPs freeFree account · 30-second setup · No credit card
Summary
The Collin County Community College District is seeking proposals from qualified firms to provide full-scale bookstore management services and related operations, including traditional bookstore models, Inclusive Access models, and Equitable Access models across multiple campuses and online services in Collin County, Texas.
The scope encompasses textbook procurement, course materials, digital downloads, print-on-demand services, general merchandise, college-branded apparel, graduation regalia, computer products, and student information system integrations with Workday Student and Canvas LMS. The contract term is five years with an option to renew for an additional five-year period. A non-mandatory pre-proposal meeting will be held via Microsoft Teams on October 15, 2026, with question submissions due by October 30, 2026, and proposal submissions due by November 20, 2026. Evaluation criteria include price proposal, firm experience, references, and proposed approach and methodology.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
11- Bookstore Management Services
- Traditional Bookstore Model
- Inclusive Access Model
- Equitable Access Model
- Textbook and course materials
- Print-on-demand services
- General merchandise
- College-branded merchandise
- Graduation merchandise
- Workday Student integration
- Canvas LMS integration
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
3- Financial_Commitment_to_Collin_
- Pricing_Table_
- Speaker Form
- Submit to
- https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/collin/projects/287314
- Duration
- 120 months
- Scope location
- McKinney, TX
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Collin County Community College District?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is November 20, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/collin/projects/287314. For questions, contact Kate Lynn Hamilton.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Collin County Community College District in TX, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the RFP submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Kate Lynn Hamilton at (972) 758-3870. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Bookstore Management Services, Traditional Bookstore Model, Inclusive Access Model, Equitable Access Model, Textbook and course materials, Print-on-demand services, General merchandise, College-branded merchandise, Graduation merchandise, Workday Student integration, Canvas LMS integration. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
Show 6 more questions
What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Price Proposal (30 points), Firms Experience (40 points), References (10 points), Proposed Approach and Methodology (20 points), State of Texas Vendor (5 points)" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Collin County Community College District?
All active and historical solicitations from Collin County Community College District are tracked and searchable. As a higher ed agency, Collin County Community College District regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What is the contract term for this solicitation?
The anticipated contract term is 5 years. Contract terms may include renewal options.
Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
Based on the posted deadline of November 20, 2026, this solicitation appears to still be accepting submissions. Deadlines may change through amendments or addenda, so always verify the current status directly with the issuing agency before preparing your response.
What documents are required to bid on this RFP?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: Financial_Commitment_to_Collin_, Pricing_Table_, Speaker Form. Review the full document from Collin County Community College District for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: McKinney, TX. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.