Gateway Technical College seeks proposals from qualified vendors to provide structured-cabling installation and demolition services for copper, fiber-optic, and coaxial cables. The contract runs for three years from award, with optional extensions of up to two additional one-year periods. The work covers campus network infrastructure services, including design, procurement, installation, testing, and ongoing maintenance.
Buyer Attributes
Key metrics and characteristics
City
The city where this buyer is located.
Kenosha
Enrollment
Total student enrollment.
10,100
IPEDS ID
Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System identifier.
238759
Mascot
University or college mascot.
Red Hawks
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
657
Grad Rate
Graduation rate percentage.
51%
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
53 / 100
Propensity to Spend
How likely this buyer is to spend on new technology based on operating budget trends.
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AI Adoption Score
How likely this buyer is to adopt new AI technologies.
ConservativeEarly Adopter
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Startup Friendliness
How often this buyer champions startups and early adoption.
Sole Source:If sale is less than $50,000, use sole source under policy C-130; if over $50,000, coordinate with Purchasing and plan for Board approval.
Coops:Frequently procures through OMNIA Partners 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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Gateway Technical College (policy C-130) allows sole source when the product is proprietary and essential for interfacing with existing District equipment, or when a specific brand-name is required for instructional purposes. Work directly with the Purchasing Department to draft a written justification citing policy C-130. District Board approval is required if the purchase exceeds $50,000.
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Gateway Technical College has used cooperative purchasing before (evidence includes use of Sourcewell and OMNIA Partners). Reach out to your Starbridge contact through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform to gain access to the recommended path.
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Gateway Technical College Contracts
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Ellucian Company L.P. at Gateway Technical College
Effective: Oct 1, 2018Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This document is an Addendum to an existing Cloud Software Order Form between Gateway Technical College (Institution) and Ellucian Company L.P. (Ellucian). It revises the Ellucian Elevate Cloud Software Term, extending the service until June 30, 2023, and adjusts the annual subscription fees accordingly. The revised term officially begins on October 1, 2018, with a prorated period for the first year, followed by subsequent annual terms from July 1 to June 30.
Ellucian Company L.P. at Gateway Technical College
Effective: Dec 31, 2020Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This amendment, effective December 31, 2020, through June 30, 2026, details a license exchange between Ellucian Company L.P. and Gateway Technical College. Perpetual software licenses are terminated in favor of new term-based Subscription Software and Cloud Software licenses. The agreement outlines specific annual subscription fees for license years from July 1, 2022, to June 30, 2026, which are subject to potential escalators based on FTE and third-party charges. The document also covers terms for software support, data protection, service levels, and professional services, building upon an original General Terms and Conditions Agreement dated October 25, 1996.
D2L Ltd at Gateway Technical College
Effective: Jun 1, 2024Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This document is a Purchase Order (P.O. No. P0023028) issued by Gateway Technical College to D2L LTD for the second year of a five-year Brightspace service agreement. The total cost for this specific year is $84,998.90, as indicated by an invoice dated June 1, 2024. The order was placed on July 2, 2024, with service required by July 31, 2024. The purchase order also includes detailed terms and conditions.
Follett Higher Education Group Inc. at Gateway Technical College
Effective: Jul 1, 2019Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This agreement outlines the terms for Follett Higher Education Group, Inc. to operate campus bookstores and an affiliated website for Gateway Technical College. The agreement is effective July 1, 2019, through June 30, 2022, with options for four one-year renewals. Key provisions include Follett's responsibilities for store operation, improvements (up to $100,000), annual textbook scholarships ($6,000), and a commission structure based on sales (13.50% up to $3M, 14.50% above $3M), with a Guaranteed Annual Income for the School of at least $325,000 for the first year, and a one-time payment of $50,000. The School provides store facilities, utilities, and promotes the store and its programs.
BibliU Campus, Inc. at Gateway Technical College
Effective: Jul 1, 2025Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This Master Services Agreement outlines an exclusive partnership between BibliU Campus, Inc. and Gateway Technical College for a minimum initial term of three years, starting July 1, 2025. BibliU Campus will manage and operate campus stores, provide e-commerce services, and supply digital textbooks and courseware. The agreement includes provisions for an Equitable Access (EA) program, where students receive digital content for a flat fee per course, with costs estimated per academic term based on student enrollment. BibliU Campus will also make various payments to Gateway Technical College, including commissions on sales, a signing bonus, capital improvement funds, scholarships, and technology investments. T&Cs are provided.
Early Buyer Signals
Board meetings and strategic plans from Gateway Technical College
Gateway Technical College District Board Committee Of The Whole And Regular Meeting Minutes
Date: Aug 20, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The board reviewed dental assistant and dental hygiene programs during the Committee of the Whole meeting. During the Regular Meeting, the board authorized the issuance of $1,500,000 in general obligation promissory notes for building improvement projects and approved the purchase of firearms and equipment for the Law Enforcement Academy. Discussions included governance policy wording, board evaluation results, strategic planning presentations, and an ends statement report regarding student success. Personnel reports and various financial schedules were approved, and the board conducted a closed session to address personnel issues.
Gateway Technical College District Board Organizational Meeting
Date: Jul 13, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The board conducted an organizational meeting to elect officers, including the Chairperson, Vice Chairperson, Secretary, and Treasurer. Members completed the Code of Ethics acknowledgment and confirmed appointments for various board representatives. The board approved resolutions regarding the Barber Cosmetology Salon Remodel at the Racine Campus and awarded a bid for district-wide parking lot repairs. Additionally, the schedule for future board meetings for the 2026-2027 fiscal year was established.
Key Contacts
Public-sector contacts connected to Gateway Technical College.
Gateway Technical College District Board Regular Meeting
Date: Jun 17, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The meeting agenda includes a Chairperson's report focusing on a board evaluation summary and policy reviews, along with a President's report covering dashboard metrics, commencement preparations, and future meeting planning. Operational agenda items feature the approval of the fiscal year budget, the three-year strategic facilities plan, and resolutions authorizing the issuance of general obligation promissory notes. Additionally, the board will review consent agenda items such as finance reports, personnel matters, instructional delivery contracts, and grant information, followed by policy governance monitoring reports regarding budgeting and forecasting.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Meeting signals
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