Fort Valley State University seeks a contractor to upgrade air handling units in its Bond and Hunt buildings. The solicitation concerns building equipment upgrades, not a grant program. Further requirements are described in the solicitation.
Buyer Attributes
Key metrics and characteristics
City
The city where this buyer is located.
Fort Valley
Enrollment
Total student enrollment.
2,897
IPEDS ID
Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System identifier.
139719
Mascot
University or college mascot.
Wildcats
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
547.7
Grad Rate
Graduation rate percentage.
41%
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
68 / 100
Propensity to Spend
How likely this buyer is to spend on new technology based on operating budget trends.
CautiousAggressive
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AI Adoption Score
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ConservativeEarly Adopter
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Startup Friendliness
How often this buyer champions startups and early adoption.
Sole Source:If sale is less than $25,000, use sole source.
Coops:Frequently procures through E&I Cooperative Services, NASPO ValuePoint, and Sourcewell; you can gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform — reach out to your Starbridge contact to pursue onboarding.
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Fort Valley State University (GA) shows no history of sole source awards above the $25,000 threshold. Practical takeaway: treat sole source as non-viable for >$25,000; redirect all sales to cooperative purchasing to bypass competitive bidding requirements.
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FVSU has used cooperative purchasing before. You can get onboarded to the recommended path by reaching out to your Starbridge contact through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform.
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Fort Valley State University Contracts
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Watermark Insights, LLC at Fort Valley State University
Effective: Feb 27, 2025Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This Order Form details the provision of Student Learning and Licensure services by Watermark Insights, LLC to Fort Valley State University. The contract covers one-time implementation services and a 12-month subscription for advanced student learning and licensure, effective from February 27, 2025, to February 26, 2026. Payment terms are Net 30 with annual billing.
Follett Higher Education Group Inc. at Fort Valley State University
Effective: Jul 1, 2021Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This contract is an operating agreement for bookstore management services between Fort Valley State University (FVSU) and Follett Higher Education Group, Inc. The initial term of the agreement is from July 1, 2021, to June 30, 2022, with four one-year renewal options. Follett will operate the FVSU bookstore, providing various services including course materials (new, used, rental, digital, OER), general merchandise, and implementing programs like Follett ACCESS. Key financial aspects include a maximum contract amount of $500,000 for the State Entity, and commission structures for different sales categories, along with investments for marketing and venue refresh by Follett. The agreement also details responsibilities, terms and conditions, and proposal specifics from Follett.
Board of Regents of the Univ Sys of GA at Fort Valley State University
Effective: Jul 1, 2021Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This report details numerous purchase orders issued by Business Unit 33000 to the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia between July 2021 and June 2025. The orders cover a wide range of services and software, including annual fees for student housing, professional services (consulting, project management), various software licenses (Adobe, Microsoft, VMware, Ivanti, SAS, IBM SPSS, Mathematica, TurnItIn, Gradescope, Palo Alto Networks), library resources (Britannica Academic, Communication & Mass Media Complete, GALILEO Resource Fee, Humanities Source, Mental Measurements Yearbook, SocINDEX, LibCal, LWW Nursing Resources), and conference registrations. Each entry specifies the purchase order number, date, item description, and merchandise amount.
Transact Campus Inc. at Fort Valley State University
Effective: Jun 30, 2024Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This document is an invoice from Transact Campus Inc to Fort Valley State University for various hardware and software support and services. The services cover a period primarily from August 1, 2024, to July 31, 2025, with some services starting as early as June 30, 2024. The total amount due for these services is USD 42,884.64, as indicated by the 'Grand total' on the invoice.
STATE PROPERTIES COMMISSION at Fort Valley State University
Effective: Jul 1, 2021Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This document details a Purchase Order (PO 33000-0000530122) from Fort Valley State University to Regents, Board Of (Supplier ID 0000005907) for various Microsoft software licenses and services. These include Microsoft M365 plans (A3, A5, A1), Visio Pro, SQL Server, O365 Exchange, Advanced Threat Protection, O365 Pro Plus, Azure Monetary Commit, and Core Server. The services are effective from July 1, 2021, to June 30, 2022. The total amount for this Purchase Order is $44,218.32.
Early Buyer Signals
Board meetings and strategic plans from Fort Valley State University
Fort Valley State University Quality Enhancement Plan
Date: Nov 23, 2019Type: Strategic Plan
The Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP) aims to enhance student learning and interaction by identifying and addressing key issues emerging from institutional assessment. It focuses on improving student learning outcomes, fostering an environment that supports student learning, and facilitating the accomplishment of the university's mission. The plan seeks to resolve common student challenges and demonstrates the institution's capability for implementation and ongoing assessment of student achievement.
Fort Valley State University Strategic Plan 2020-2025
Date: Oct 31, 2019Type: Strategic Plan
This document outlines the work plan and guiding principles for the development of the Fort Valley State University Strategic Plan for the 2020-2025 period. The process includes project initiation, environmental scanning, SWOT analysis, stakeholder input, and the formulation of strategic priorities. The plan aims to be bold, realistic, and inclusive, establishing a clear future vision and building consensus on the university's mission. It emphasizes setting attainable goals supported by strategies, objectives, resource requirements, and accountability mechanisms.
Fort Valley State University Strategic Plan 2020-2025
Key Contacts
Public-sector contacts connected to Fort Valley State University.
This document outlines the process and guiding principles for developing Fort Valley State University's strategic plan for 2020-2025. The plan is envisioned to be bold, realistic, practical, transparent, and inclusive, addressing critical issues and establishing a clear vision for the university's future. It aims to build consensus on the mission and define bold, attainable goals supported by specific strategies, objectives, resource requirements, and accountability mechanisms for implementation over a five-year period.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Meeting signals
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Track Fort Valley State University meetings, strategic plans, and budget discussions before the public bid appears.