26RFI4017 Textbook buyback.pdf
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- New or Used Textbook Buyback Program
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- 26RFI4017
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- Johnson County, Wyoming
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This is a Request for Information (RFI) issued by Laramie County School District Number One in Cheyenne, Wyoming, seeking information from vendors about a new or used textbook buyback program. The RFI is designed to gather market intelligence for managing surplus and outdated textbooks across the district's 42 locations serving approximately 13,000 students. Vendors are invited to submit responses by November 4, 2025, at 12:00 pm (MST) through www.bidnetdirect.com/Colorado, with the goal of identifying service providers who can offer comprehensive textbook buyback services including appraisal, purchase or credit offers, pickup and logistics support, and sustainable disposal or recycling.
The RFI outlines specific information requirements for potential vendors, including company overview, services offered, financial models, sustainability and compliance approaches, and reporting capabilities. The district emphasizes that this RFI is for information-gathering purposes only and does not constitute a commitment to issue a Request for Proposal (RFP) or award a contract. Vendors are asked to provide details such as years in business, experience with K-12 districts, references, buyback process details, pricing models, and compliance with environmental and data privacy laws. All questions regarding the RFI must be submitted in writing to Amber Hamlin, the Senior Buyer, at amber.hamlin@laramie1.org.
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LARAMIE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT NUMBER ONE
PURCHASING DEPARTMENT 2810 HOUSE AVENUE CHEYENNE, WY 82001
WEB SITE: WWW.LARAMIE1.ORG
October 16, 2025
TO: Prospective Bidders
FR: Amber Hamlin Senior Buyer
RE: 26RFI4017
New or Used Textbook Buyback Program
Laramie County School District #1 (“the District”) is issuing this Request for Information (RFI) to gather information from qualified vendors regarding new or used textbook buyback services. The District is seeking to understand market capabilities, service, and potential partners to support the cost-effective and efficient management of surplus and no-longer-used textbooks across all K-12 schools in the District.
This RFI is issued for planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation or a commitment to issue a Request for Proposal (RFP) in the future.
The District serves approximately 13,000 students across 42 locations. The District is currently evaluating options for responsibly and efficiently managing excess and outdated textbook inventory due to curriculum updates, adoption cycles, and digital transitions.
The goal is to identify service providers who can facilitate a buyback program that includes:
• Appraisal of textbooks (new and used)
• Purchase or credit offer for viable textbooks
• Pickup and logistics support
• Sustainable disposal or recycling of unpurchased materials (if applicable)
• Reporting and documentation
Vendors are invited to submit responses that include the following:
• Company Overview o Company Name, headquarters, years in business o Experience working with K-12 Districts o Two references from similar clients (if available)
• Services Offered o Overview of buyback process o Accepted textbook conditions o Processing options
• Financial Model o Pricing model of buyback compensation structure o Examples of average payouts or value ranges o Any associate costs to the District
• Sustainability and Compliance http://www.laramie1.org/ o Approach to textbook disposal or recycling o Compliance with environmental and data privacy laws (if applicable)
• Reporting o Reporting capabilities o Auditing capabilities
• Scheduling timeline o Typical lead time for scheduling o Process for scheduling o Duration of on-site services
Please submit responses via www.bidnetdirect.com/Colorado no later than November 4, 2025 at 12:00 pm (MST).
Disclaimer:
This RFI is for information-gathering purposes only. It does not commit the District to a specific course of action or to any further procurement. No contract will be awarded as a result of this process.
The District reserves the right to contact vendors for clarification or seed additional information as needed.
All questions regarding this RFI must be submitted in writing to Amber Hamlin at amber.hamlin@laramie1.org .
Thank you for your time!
Amber Hamlin http://www.bidnetdirect.com/Colorado mailto:amber.hamlin@laramie1.org
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