Part 2 – KSU Bookstore Plan – 300 points maximum
Provide a detailed description of your company's plan of the KSU Bookstore. Provide specific plans for:
- Capital development.
- Signage/image of the bookstore
- Layout
- Type of merchandise that will be sold.
- Types of student activities that will be provided.
- Hours of operation (prefer extended hours)
Part 3 – Course Book and Supplies Ordering Process – 200 points maximum
Describe the following ordering process of course books and supplies.
- Describe the process that would be used for faculty to order course books or course related supplies.
- Describe computer/web applications used to submit orders.
- Provide a typical estimate from time of order to availability in bookstore.
- Provide an academic calendar that shows all critical time requirements for providing course books or supplies.
- Describe the process for faculty to submit course packets for production and availability in the bookstore.
- Describe the order processing and delivery of how emergency late textbook adoptions will be handled.
- Describe the process for handling books ordered for classes that are canceled and the process for handling books ordered by faculty who change their mind after submitting a textbook requisition and want to use a different book.
- Describe the process for faculty and students to order graduation regalia and accessories. Provide pricing strategies and a typical five (5) year history of price increases at three (3) colleges/universities where you currently operate.
Part 4 – Communication Plan – 50 points maximum
Submit a communications plan that, at a minimum, details the following: