5.1.1 The Vendor will provide all required and recommended course material in a timely manner (before the first day of class) and in sufficient quantities to meet projected enrollment demands. The Bookstore Manager is highly encouraged to meet with all Academic Administrative Associates/Faculty on a semester basis to help coordinate and generate solid working relationships to ensure their assistance in the textbook adoption process. 5.1.2 The Vendor will manage a process/platform for obtaining course material information from faculty, which is easy to follow, requires a minimum amount of faculty effort, and provides sufficient time to select and order materials. 5.1.3 The Vendor will provide an electronic ordering system to enable students to purchase course materials and supplies on-line, including the option of textbook pre-pack, which would allow students to have physical materials packaged and waiting for them when they arrive for classes, or delivery to an address at students’ expense . All Access models also must include options for students to pick up physical materials at the Bookstore or deliver to an address at students’ expense. If a student opts out of an All Access program they must be able to order their course materials in the electronic ordering system. Vendor must ensure that its electronic ordering system is fully accessible to individuals with disabilities. 5.1.4 The Vendor will furnish a wide selection of current trade, academic, and technical literature in support of academic disciplines at the university. 5.1.5 University students and faculty shall have the option of selecting from new, used, digital and rental textbooks and open education resource materials. Faculty shall also have the option of creating course packs.
