William and Mary Bookstore
The Bookstore Operations is managed by the Office of Auxiliary Services at the College of William and Mary. It is currently contracted to an outside vendor to manage the textbook sales and rentals, trade books, emblematic clothing, gifts and caf. The Bookstore manages over 2,000 textbook and 100,000 trade book titles along with an extensive line of soft goods. The Bookstore is located off campus in a leased building on Merchants Square between Historic Williamsburg and the College campus. An eleven-year Bookstore contract and building lease agreement end June 30, 2011.
The contractor shall furnish all labor and resources necessary to provide consulting services for the analysis of the current classification and compensation program and the development of a new program that is more effective and efficient that will attract and retain a quality workforce.
A. GENERAL:
The scope of services should include, but is not limited to the following:
1. Develop a college bookstore model that will best serve the campus community. Solicit input from students, faculty and staff.
2. Identify industry trends and use of current technology in delivering bookstore services.
3. Analyze alternative business models to determine the best financial return to the College.
4. Investigate lease versus build options. Assist with space design and layout.
5. Develop a RFP for bookstore management and assist in the sollicitation process.
6. Facilitate contract negotiations for both bookstore management and building lease.
