Specifications include, but are not limited to: Operations A. Store Names: The name of the College Store is to be determined by the institution. The Contractor may recommend alternative names to the College. B. Right to Operate Bookstores: The contractor shall have the right to operate the College Store. However, the College Administration may authorize the sale of certain items by approved vendors, student groups, or by organizations of each institution. C. College Authority Re: Product Offerings. The Contractor shall withdraw from display or sale, any item, or items, which the College requests not to be displayed or sold. D. College Rights Re: Bookstore Locations. The College has the right to add or remove Bookstore locations if the College deems such additions or removals are in the best interest of the institution. E. Website/Social Media: The Contractor shall manage and operate a full-service Website, and social media program on each campus. F. Trash Removal/Recycling: The Contractor shall remove all trash and recyclable materials and place them in the proper recycling containers as designated on each campus. G. Environmental/Sustainability Practices: The Contractor shall utilize environmentally friendly practices in its operation of the Bookstores and shall abide by all College environmental/sustainability practices. H. Reporting Requirement: The Contractor shall report to the Vice President, Finance and Administrative Services/Chief Financial Officer or designee for matters pertaining to the College Store. The contractor’s Regional Manager will meet with the Executive Director or designee on a quarterly basis, at a minimum, to review performance. I. Licensing, Permits, Taxes: The Contractor shall, at its sole expense, procure and keep in effect all necessary permits and licenses required for its performance under this Agreement, and shall post or display in a prominent place such permits and/or notices as are required by law. The Contractor shall pay for any and all taxes and assessments attributable to the operation of the College Store provided herein, including, but not limited to, sales taxes, excise taxes, payroll taxes, and federal, state, and local income taxes. J. The Contractor should have an integrated solution for shipping course materials, kits and supplies to students under both the Day One Access model as well as to students who do not participate in Day One Access K. The Contractor must demonstrate supply chain management capacity that optimizes the availability of course materials on or prior to the first day of class. L. The Contractor must have procedures, staffing and systems to deliver course materials and services to students in a timely manner.
