Indiana University of Pennsylvania, within the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education, invites bids for a complete renovation of the Panera Bread Bakery-Café on its Indiana, Pennsylvania campus. The work is to be performed by separate prime contractors under Pennsylvania statute, with the General Construction Contractor serving as the Lead Prime and providing the labor, supervision, materials, tools, and equipment needed for the general construction. A mandatory pre-bid conference and site visit is scheduled for October 20, 2026, at 10:00 a.m.; electronic bids are due through PennBid by November 12, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. EST.
Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education is seeking suppliers to provide compliance training courses for the State System Office of the Chancellor. The bid package is available through SAP Business Network starting October 1, 2026, at 2:00 PM EDT, and the potential contract term is up to five years. Responses are due November 5, 2026, at 2:00 PM, and the State System encourages participation from small, disadvantaged, minority women-owned, and veteran-owned firms.
Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education is seeking suppliers to provide compliance training courses for the State System Office of the Chancellor. The bid package is available through SAP Business Network starting October 1, 2026, at 2:00 PM EDT, and the potential contract term is up to five years. Responses are due November 5, 2026, at 2:00 PM, and the State System encourages participation from small, disadvantaged, minority women-owned, and veteran-owned firms.
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Pennsylvania State System Of Higher Education Contracts
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Parchment LLC at Pennsylvania State System Of Higher Education
Effective: Jan 1, 2021Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This contract, identified as Inquiry No. CW6766, is between the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (referred to as "State System") and Parchment LLC for digital credential service subscriptions. The agreement provides a framework for eligible organizations within the State System to acquire various digital credential services, including award, credential, CLR, and recruit services, over a five-year term with a "not to exceed" cost of $1,000,000. It details general contract terms, duties, pricing structures, payment conditions, data security, and service levels.
D2L Ltd at Pennsylvania State System Of Higher Education
Effective: Jul 1, 2026Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This document outlines a Participation Agreement (CW34173) between Pennsylvania's State System of Higher Education and D2L Ltd. for a Learning Management System (Brightspace) and associated services. The agreement, effective from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2031, incorporates an E&I Master Agreement (EI00302-2023MA), a D2L Order Form (Q-80899R) detailing a five-year service and pricing plan totaling $8,700,052.49, and a Data Security Addendum. Key aspects include the provision of Brightspace Core, various software add-ons like Creator+, Lumi Pro, and Atomic Search, along with administrator and end-user support, and specific terms governing data security, liability, and compliance.
Nuventive LLC at Pennsylvania State System Of Higher Education
Effective: Jul 1, 2019Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This Master Outline Agreement establishes terms for NUVENTIVE LLC to provide software and software services to the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education and its 14 universities. Effective from 2019-07-01 to 2024-06-30, it outlines the scope, contract term, and ordering process. Specific procurements will occur via individual Purchase Orders (PO), with pricing referenced to an external fee schedule. The contract does not specify an overall total amount but defers to individual POs for specific costs.
Nuventive LLC at Pennsylvania State System Of Higher Education
Effective: Sep 20, 2024Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This is a Service Purchase Contract between the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education and Nuventive LLC, for software and software services including Nuventive Improve, Improve Analytics, Impact, and Connect-LMS. The overarching contract has an effective start date of September 20, 2024, and a term of five years. The software licenses have an initial three-year term with renewal options. The contract includes standard terms and conditions, a master software agreement, and a fee schedule for annual services based on enrollment tiers, with pricing for later years to be negotiated.
Coursedog at Pennsylvania State System Of Higher Education
Effective: Jul 1, 2022Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This is a Service Purchase Contract between the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (on behalf of Bloomsburg, Lock Haven, Mansfield, and Cheyney Universities) and Coursedog for Curriculum Management, End-to-End Scheduling, Catalog Management, and Reporting & Analytics software and services. The contract has an effective date of July 1, 2022, and an expiration date of June 30, 2027, with a total not-to-exceed amount of $1,949,400. It details annual licensing and one-time implementation fees, particularly under an 'All In One Platform' pricing structure, and includes extensive terms and conditions, service level agreements, and Coursedog's technical proposal.
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Board meetings and strategic plans from Pennsylvania State System Of Higher Education
Board Of Governors Quarterly Meeting
Date: Oct 8, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The Board of Governors held a quarterly meeting that included a formal service resolution recognizing a departing university president. Discussion topics covered statewide enrollment strategies and the importance of addressing regional economic development. The host institution provided an overview of its local community impact and academic initiatives. Additionally, a faculty union representative delivered remarks expressing significant concerns regarding the cumulative negative effects of consecutive institutional restructurings on morale, institutional knowledge, and long-term operational sustainability.
Board Of Governors Special Meeting
Date: Jul 29, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The Board of Governors convened to appoint an interim president for Penn West University following the departure of the current president to a new university role. The board received testimony from union leadership regarding the search committee process for a permanent replacement. Dr. James Fisher was officially appointed as the interim president of Penn West University, with an effective date set for August 9, 2026. The board also held an executive session to discuss personnel matters.
Board Of Governors Of Pennsylvania's State System Of Higher Education Meeting Minutes
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William J. BajorAssistant Vice Chancellor for Academic and Student Affairs
The board meeting included the recognition of a student recipient of an award for academic excellence and the approval of several appointments to university councils of trustees, as well as the appointment of two new members to the Board of Governors. The Chancellor provided a review of campus visits and system progress, while the foundation presented its strategic plan for 2030. Additionally, the board approved the appointment of a new president for Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania and passed resolutions honoring the service of outgoing members.
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