Luzerne County Community College Bookstore Operations RFP 2026
Luzerne County Community CollegeHigher Ed · Nanticoke, PA- Due
- Feb 10, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Jan 19, 2026
- Contract term
- 5 years
The 30-second brief
Solicits sealed proposals from bookstore vendors to establish a formal agreement for providing Bookstore Operations for Luzerne County Community College.
Bookstore operations, Website, Merchandising, Marketing, Technology integration, Personnel, Customer service, Financial administration, Inventory purchase.
Vendor's record of performance, conformance to RFP, response to objectives, pricing, refund policies, service aspects, financial commissions, retail environment ability, recommendations, vendor size/stability, technology plan, textbook acquisition guidance.
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Summary
Solicits sealed proposals from bookstore vendors to establish a formal agreement for providing Bookstore Operations for Luzerne County Community College.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
12- Vendor's record of performance
- Conformance to RFP
- Response to objectives
- Pricing
- Refund policies
- Service aspects
- Financial commissions
- Retail environment ability
- Recommendations
- Vendor size/stability
- Technology plan
- Textbook acquisition guidance
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
9- Bookstore operations
- Website
- Merchandising
- Marketing
- Technology integration
- Personnel
- Customer service
- Financial administration
- Inventory purchase
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
14- Company history/qualifications
- Textbook offerings
- Marketing/promotions plan
- Website/online sales plan
- Merchandising plan
- Personnel plan
- Customer service plan
- Technology plan
- Bookstore policies
- Facilities/equipment plan
- Financial requirements/administration plan
- Purchase of merchandise/inventory plan
- Contract term/renewals/cancellation/termination/requirements/additions/adjustments/assignments plan
- Background clearance documentation
- Scope location
- Nanticoke, PA
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Luzerne County Community College?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is February 10, 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.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Luzerne County Community College in PA, 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.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Bookstore operations, Website, Merchandising, Marketing, Technology integration, Personnel, Customer service, Financial administration, Inventory purchase.. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Vendor's record of performance, conformance to RFP, response to objectives, pricing, refund policies, service aspects, financial commissions, retail environment ability, recommendations, vendor size/s..." Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Luzerne County Community College?
All active and historical solicitations from Luzerne County Community College are tracked and searchable. As a higher ed agency, Luzerne County Community College 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.
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: Company history/qualifications, textbook offerings, marketing/promotions plan, website/online sales plan, merchandising plan, personnel plan, customer service plan, technology plan, bookstore policies. Review the full document from Luzerne County Community College for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Nanticoke, PA. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.