Attachment B_Financial Proposal Workbook_v3.xlsx

This is a Financial Proposal Workbook (Attachment B) for the Connecticut State Colleges and Universities (CSCU) on behalf of Connecticut State Community College (CT State) Bookstore Operations and Management RFP. The workbook serves as the standardized financial submission template for vendors responding to the solicitation for bookstore operations and management services across CT State's 12 campus locations throughout Connecticut. Proposals are due August 12, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. EDT, with the solicitation having opened July 15, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. EDT and questions due July 22, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. EDT. The scope encompasses providing all students timely, affordable, and equitable access to course materials across the entire 12-campus system. The contract term is not specified in this workbook, though vendors must ensure their proposals remain valid for at least 120 days from the proposal due date.

The workbook utilizes a commission-based financial model structure, though CT State explicitly states it is open to alternative financial models that vendors may propose. Proposers must enter commission rates across tiered revenue scenarios, with the workbook calculating commissions at $5 million through $25 million in Total System Gross Revenue for comparison purposes. The commission base is defined as Total System Gross Revenue, excluding refunds, returns, taxes, buyback payments, and items with gross margins below 20 percent. Vendors must also provide maximum pricing for textbooks, trade books, digital materials, used books, course packs, rental materials, and general merchandise, with specific gross margin percentages and disclosure of additional fees. The workbook requires vendors to disclose financial incentives and investments, including guaranteed minimum commissions, signing incentives, capital investment commitments with campus allocation and amortization schedules, textbook scholarships, advertising allowances, and any other financial benefits. CT State retains ownership of all capital improvements. No contract value, set-asides, or vendor-eligibility restrictions are disclosed, and the primary contact is Janel Wright at janel.wright@ct.edu.