CCS Bookstore Services

The Community Colleges of Spokane (CCS/District) in the state of Washington is seeking responses from qualified companies or organizations to provide college bookstore services, including the management of on-campus and virtual bookstore operations, and the sale of educational materials, food and beverages, and college logo merchandise. The RFI and RFP documents outline the scope of services requested, such as the provision of course materials, supplies, customer service, software, and data management. Respondents must submit their qualifications, experience, financial stability, commission structures, and pricing models by the stated deadlines. The contract term is tentatively scheduled to begin on or about December 1, 2025, and to end on December 31, 2028, with possible extensions at CCS's discretion. The procurement process includes a schedule of events, with opportunities for bidders to submit questions and attend site visits or a bidder's conference prior to the proposal due date.

The RFP and RFI documents do not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The documents also do not mention any incumbent vendors or current contractors, nor do they provide details on existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. While the RFP indicates that funding will come from CCS and the relevant jurisdictions, which include Spokane Valley City, Spokane County, and Spokane City, the documents do not disclose any award values or budget ranges.