Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for Salem State University.
Key metrics and characteristics
City
The city where this buyer is located.
Salem
Enrollment
Total student enrollment.
6,230
IPEDS ID
Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System identifier.
167729
Mascot
University or college mascot.
Vikings
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
986
Grad Rate
Graduation rate percentage.
50%
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
50 / 100
Propensity to Spend
How likely this buyer is to spend on new technology based on operating budget trends.
AI Adoption Score
How likely this buyer is to adopt new AI technologies.
Startup Friendliness
How often this buyer champions startups and early adoption.
Latest Budget Year
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Operating Budget
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Procurement guidance and navigation tips.
Procurement Hell Score
Lower scores indicate easier procurement. Created by Starbridge.
Quick Decision Flow
Sole Source
Cooperatives
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This document outlines the renewal of Recruitment Suite and Premier Services for Salem State University by TargetX/Liaison. The agreement covers various TargetX products and services, including a third-party data integration solution. The contract spans a five-year term from November 22, 2023, to November 21, 2028, with a total value of $410,415, invoiced annually at $82,083. The renewal is governed by an attached Master Service Agreement and Commonwealth Terms and Conditions.
This document comprises the Massachusetts Higher Education Consortium (MHEC) Contract #MC15-F04 for Software with SHI International Corp., effective from September 1, 2019, to August 31, 2022, with a maximum contract end date of August 31, 2024. The contract outlines general terms, conditions, and lists approved software vendors and brands with their respective markups. Additionally, it includes an invoice dated July 25, 2025, from SHI International Corp. to Salem State University for specific software subscriptions and maintenance under the MC15-F04 contract, totaling $90,729.00, with maintenance extending until July 23, 2026.
This document represents a renewal and amendment to an existing Portal Access Agreement, detailing the provision of CampusESP's parent and family engagement platform services to Salem State University. The contract outlines the specific modules and additional services, their associated annual fees totaling $35,346, for an initial term from October 31, 2025, to October 30, 2028, with provisions for automatic annual renewal thereafter. The agreement incorporates Commonwealth of Massachusetts standard contract terms and conditions.
This contract details the purchase of Elastic Consumption Units (ECU) for Salem State University's Information Security Department (SIEM) from Carahsoft Technology Corporation. It is a three-year maximum obligation contract, effective from July 30, 2023, to July 29, 2026, with a total value of $176,400.00. The agreement incorporates the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Standard Contract Form and IT Terms and Conditions and is linked to MHEC Contract #MC15-04.
This document is an Order Form from Salesforce, Inc. to Salem State University detailing the provision of various Salesforce cloud services, including Customer Community, Sales & Service Cloud, and Data Storage. The contract covers a period from December 12, 2025, to December 11, 2026, with a total cost of USD 38,765.52. It outlines pricing, payment terms, and references applicable terms and conditions for renewal and usage.
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Expiring contracts, renewals, and award history
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Budget and spend signals to prioritize accounts
Board meetings and strategic plans from Salem State University
The committee reviewed the university's investment performance and economic outlook for the period ending April 30, 2026. The committee also recommended the approval of the Fiscal Year 2027 All Funds Budget, including trust fund budgets and significant contracts. Additional topics included a status update on real estate matters, progress reports on minor capital projects and the BOLD project, and informational updates regarding third-quarter financials and sustainability efforts.
The committee meeting featured updates on Fall 2026 admissions and enrollment figures across undergraduate and graduate programs. Discussions included the participation of the university in the National Institute for Student Success (NISS) to identify institutional barriers to student completion. Personnel actions concerning faculty and librarian tenure, promotions, and emeritus status were reviewed and approved. Additionally, the committee evaluated the role of the Center for Academic Excellence and the use of the N360 platform in centralizing student data, facilitating coordinated support, and tracking academic outcomes.
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The board discussed and voted on several financial and administrative matters, including the approval of tuition and mandatory fee rates for the 2026-2027 academic year and a revision to the financing strategy for the BOLD capital project to maintain tax-exempt status. The board also appointed an audit firm for the fiscal years 2026 through 2028. Other agenda items included a presentation on experiential learning initiatives in the Bertolon School, student remarks highlighting personal academic success, and a reports section covering updates on capital projects, labor contracts, legislative budget status, and upcoming university events.
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Decision timeline from discussion to RFP
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