Jackson State University is seeking objections to a proposed sole-source purchase of a five-year license for the Schrödinger Small Molecule Drug Discovery Suite, estimated at $65,318.25, for use by its faculty, staff, and students. The suite supports chemical-system investigation through target and ligand preparation, workflow automation, virtual modeling, and integrated quantum-chemistry, molecular-dynamics, machine-learning, and biologics tools. Objections must explain why the procurement is not sole-source and be submitted in writing to JSU Procurement Services by October 13, 2026 at 11:00 a.m.
The schrödinger small molecule drug discovery suite is a comprehensive software suite designed for the investigation of chemical systems. It includes tools for target preparation, ligand preparation, workflow automation, and virtual modeling.
Buyer Attributes
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City
The city where this buyer is located.
Jackson
Enrollment
Total student enrollment.
6,326
IPEDS ID
Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System identifier.
175856
Mascot
University or college mascot.
Tigers
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
1,090.3
Grad Rate
Graduation rate percentage.
51%
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
45 / 100
Propensity to Spend
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CautiousAggressive
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AI Adoption Score
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ConservativeEarly Adopter
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Startup Friendliness
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Sole Source:If no coop fits, pursue Sole Source with a strong, documented justification and submit with a signed quote to Purchasing.
Coops:Frequently procures through NASPO ValuePoint, Sourcewell, OMNIA Partners, BuyBoard, CMAS, Texas DIR, TIPS, and SLP; you can gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform — reach out to your Starbridge contact to pursue onboarding.
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There is no stated sole source dollar threshold. Use when no state/coop option exists and the product is specialized, proprietary, uniquely available from a single supplier, or required for compatibility.
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JSU uses cooperative purchasing and this is the primary path to bypass low competitive-bid thresholds. Always check mandatory Mississippi state contracts first.
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Jackson State University Contracts
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Follett Higher Education Group Inc. at Jackson State University
Effective: Jul 1, 2018Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This Bookstore Operating Agreement between Jackson State University and Follett Higher Education Group, Inc. outlines Follett's operation of a campus store, covering product sales, store improvements, responsibilities of both parties, sales pricing, commission structures, rental programs, and an athletic web store. The agreement is effective from July 1, 2018, to June 30, 2028.
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Board meetings and strategic plans from Jackson State University
Jackson State University - Walter Payton Center Budget Request 2019-2020
Date: Jul 26, 2018Type: Strategic Plan
This document presents the budget request for the Jackson State University - Walter Payton Center for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2020. It details requested funding for salaries, travel, contractual services, commodities, equipment, and subsidies, with a primary focus on the Student Services program. The request outlines actual expenses for FY 2018, estimated expenses for FY 2019, and requested amounts for FY 2020, along with corresponding funding sources.
Jackson State University Accreditation Report 2024-2025
Date: May 31, 2024Type: Strategic Plan
This document, compiled for the Planning Accreditation Board, details the Masters in Urban & Regional Planning program at Jackson State University. It outlines student learning outcomes, presents the results of the 2023-2024 assessment across key areas like quantitative/qualitative skills and group leadership, and proposes several initiatives for program enhancement. Key improvements include curriculum refinement, hands-on training, critical thinking development, project-based learning, and mentorship, all aimed at better preparing students for the complexities of urban and regional planning.
Margaret Walker Center Feasibility Study 2023
Key Contacts
Public-sector contacts connected to Jackson State University.
This feasibility study, conducted in 2023, assesses the current limitations of Ayer Hall, the Margaret Walker Center's facility, and proposes a design for a new, expanded center. The study details instructional, studio, archival, research, and administrative spaces, along with projected costs. The overarching goal is to support the Center's mission of preserving, interpreting, and disseminating African American history and culture, enhancing its collections, exhibits, public programs, and advocacy for Black Studies at Jackson State University.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
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