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Comprehensive Bookstore and Course Material Solutions

Overview


Retail, E-Commerce & Consumer Goods
Palatine, Illinois, United StatesPosted: September 30, 2026Deadline: October 30, 2026

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SUMMARY


The agency seeks a long-term partner to operate a comprehensive bookstore and provide course materials for students, faculty, staff, and the agency. The operation should be customer-focused, reliable, affordable, accessible, and sustainable.

KEY REQUIREMENTS


CONTRACT DURATION


84 months

TIMELINE


Pre-Proposal Conference: October 8th, 2026

Question Cut-off Date: October 12th, 2026

Addendum Issued: October 15th, 2026

RFP Due Date: October 30th, 2026

Evaluation: November 2026

Interview/Presentations: November 2026

Committee Final Selection: December 2026

Approval by Harper Board of Trustees: January/February 2027

QUESTION DEADLINE


October 12, 2026

CONTACTS


Primary procurement contact — name, title, email, and phone

Additional decision-makers and their departments

Issuing Agency


Harper College

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DESCRIPTION


The agency is seeking a long-term bookstore partner to provide comprehensive bookstore and course material solutions. The selected vendor will operate a customer-focused, reliable, affordable, accessible, and sustainable bookstore serving students, faculty, staff, and the agency.

The available information provides only a brief overview of the opportunity. The complete request for proposals document is not included in the provided materials.

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Frequently asked questions


When is the submission deadline?
Submissions are due October 30, 2026. Questions must be submitted by October 12, 2026.
Who issued this RFP?
It was issued by Harper College. The work is located in Palatine, Illinois, United States.
Who is a good fit for this opportunity?
  • Experienced bookstore or campus retail operator
  • Expertise in course materials and educational product fulfillment
  • Demonstrated ability to provide affordable, accessible, and customer-focused services
  • Capacity to operate a reliable and sustainable long-term bookstore program

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