Clemson University

The buyer seeks proposals for comprehensive bookstore services, including course materials and fan shop operations. The buyer aims to provide affordable and accessible course materials through various formats while also offering high-quality Clemson-branded merchandise. The solution may be online-only or combined online and brick-and-mortar. Key objectives include lowering course material costs, ensuring timely availability, complying with regulations, and enhancing the university's brand exposure.

• 1/10/2025 - Issue Date
• 1/17/2025 - Questions Deadline
• 2/14/2025 - Proposal Due Date

• Provide affordable course materials through various formats (new, used, rental, digital, OER)
• Operate online and potential physical bookstore with Clemson-branded merchandise
• Ensure timely availability of course materials and compliance with HEOA requirements
• Offer competitive pricing and price-match guarantee for course materials
• Collaborate with faculty on course material adoptions and OER initiatives
• Maintain robust online platform for student ordering and faculty adoptions
• Provide fan shop with wide selection of Clemson-branded apparel and memorabilia
• Cooperate with athletics and auxiliaries for joint event marketing
• Implement seamless integration with university systems (e.g., Banner, Canvas)
• Ensure accessibility compliance and provide detailed implementation plan