Longwood University is seeking bids to stabilize South Tabb Hall at the university. The work includes removing plaster from walls, replacing areas of subfloor, replacing an exterior steel exit stair, and restoring masonry. This open construction IFB allows an optional prebid conference or site visit, with responses due through the Virginia e-procurement portal on October 21, 2026.
Longwood University is soliciting sealed bids for the replacement of rooftop AHU-2 at Chichester Hall. The construction work generally includes removal of the existing rooftop air-handling unit and installation of its replacement, along with associated systems and testing. The optional pre-bid conference is scheduled for September 25, 2026, and bids are due October 19, 2026, at 2:00 PM.
Buyer Attributes
Key metrics and characteristics
City
The city where this buyer is located.
Farmville
Enrollment
Total student enrollment.
4,612
IPEDS ID
Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System identifier.
232566
Mascot
University or college mascot.
Lancers
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
737.7
Grad Rate
Graduation rate percentage.
61%
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
49 / 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:Lead with a proprietary/unique fit to Longwood’s needs; build the end‑user case and loop in Procurement Services (Procurement@longwood.edu) to initiate the sole‑source under VPPA.
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How to pursue:Engage the end‑user department (e.g., athletics, housing management, specialized research, academics) to document the unique need. Then contact the Procurement Services Department (Procurement@longwood.edu) to formally initiate.
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Longwood University Contracts
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Ellucian Company L.P. at Longwood University
Effective: Apr 1, 2022Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This document is a License Exchange and Enhancement Order Form between Ellucian and Longwood University, operating under a Master Agreement from June 28, 2017. It facilitates the termination of existing perpetual software licenses in exchange for new term-based licenses for Ellucian Cloud Software. The contract also includes provisions for professional services and ongoing annual maintenance. The Software Term for the Cloud Software is from April 1, 2022, to June 30, 2027, with automatic annual renewals. Financial commitments include yearly subscription fees for Cloud Software, a one-time fee for professional services, and annual maintenance fees.
Ellucian Company L.P. at Longwood University
Effective: Jul 1, 2017Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This document is the 2017 Master Agreement between Ellucian Company L.P. and the Commonwealth of Virginia (through Virginia Commonwealth University acting for the Virginia Higher Education Ellucian User Group). It amends the prior 2002 Master Agreement, establishing a new five-year term from July 1, 2017, to June 30, 2022, with renewal options. Key updates include revised definitions, licensing terms for cloud software, a 55% discount on Ellucian-Proprietary Component Systems, hourly rates for information services, and detailed annual maintenance escalation rates. Crucially, it introduces comprehensive Data Security Protection Terms covering data privacy, security breach response (with a liability cap of $750,000), data transfer, and audit requirements. The agreement defines the terms under which Virginia's public higher education institutions can license Ellucian products and services.
Blackboard T&L, LLC at Longwood University
Effective: Apr 22, 2026Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This Order Form between Blackboard T&L, LLC and Longwood University outlines the terms for the customer's use of Blackboard Ally software and associated implementation services. The agreement spans an initial term of five 12-month periods, totaling USD 47,781.00. The effective start date is April 22, 2026, and the contract renews automatically after the initial term. It incorporates a Master Agreement and a Statement of Work detailing service scope and deliverables.
Terminalfour Inc at Longwood University
Effective: Feb 18, 2022Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This contract establishes an agreement between the Virginia Information Technologies Agency (VITA), representing the Commonwealth of Virginia, and Terminalfour Inc. for the provision of a Web Content Management System (CMS) and cloud hosting solution. Effective February 18, 2022, the contract has an initial one-year term with options for four one-year renewals, extending potentially until February 18, 2027. It serves as a master agreement, outlining general terms, conditions, warranties, service levels, and payment procedures for individual orders placed by authorized users within the Commonwealth. Specific pricing and deliverables are to be detailed in exhibits and individual Statements of Work (SOWs).
Terminalfour Inc at Longwood University
Effective: Nov 25, 2022Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This document is Purchase Order PO04161507, issued by Longwood University to TERMINALFOUR Inc on December 6, 2022. It covers annual support for Terminalfour Enterprise Remote Access, PS Custom Support - Intranet, and hosting for a Linux CMS server environment. The services are effective from November 25, 2022, to November 24, 2023, with a total cost of $11,365.93.
Early Buyer Signals
Board meetings and strategic plans from Longwood University
Longwood University Board of Visitors Minutes
Date: Sep 11, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The Board of Visitors meeting featured reports from university leadership regarding enrollment, endowment growth, and campus capital projects such as Whitehead Hall. Discussion topics encompassed student affairs initiatives, intercollegiate athletics performance, admissions trends, and academic program developments. The Board also reviewed updates on alumni relations, foundation financials, faculty research, and student government activities. Strategic discussions touched on the integration of artificial intelligence in curriculum and admissions, university marketing, and planning for future fundraising campaigns.
Longwood University Board of Visitors Executive Committee Minutes
Date: Sep 10, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The committee discussed enrollment strategies in the context of national higher education challenges and demographic trends. Key topics included endowment growth, fundraising goals, potential federal legislative impacts, campus construction projects, the search for a new Dean, the development of a strategic plan, and updates on various upcoming campus events and institutional anniversaries. Additionally, the committee addressed the intent to update the annual presidential evaluation process based on a previous consensus.
Longwood University Board of Visitors Annual Meeting
Key Contacts
Public-sector contacts connected to Longwood University.
The Board of Visitors conducted its annual meeting and retreat, focusing on several key institutional priorities. Discussion topics included naming a new music building and atrium, adopting a formal resolution regarding the constitutional role and civic purpose of public higher education, and electing new board officers. Vice presidential reports covered personnel changes, philanthropic success, enrollment strategies, and updates on athletic program achievements. Additionally, the Board reviewed and approved the tuition and fees, operating budget, and capital budget plan for the upcoming fiscal year.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Meeting signals
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Track Longwood University meetings, strategic plans, and budget discussions before the public bid appears.