CWU-94-B seeks general contractors to replace the Stage and North Side roof areas of Haas Auditorium at Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania’s Bloomsburg campus. Work includes demolition, concrete-deck preparation, new insulation and roofing, plus flashings, piping re-insulation, new drains, and roof hatches; the work is to be performed by separate prime contractors, with the general contractor as lead prime. A mandatory pre-bid conference and site visit is scheduled for October 21, 2026, and electronic bids are due November 12, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. Eastern through PennBid.
Buyer Attributes
Key metrics and characteristics
City
The city where this buyer is located.
Bloomsburg
Enrollment
Total student enrollment.
11,092
IPEDS ID
Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System identifier.
498562
Mascot
University or college mascot.
Huskies
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
1,392
Grad Rate
Graduation rate percentage.
54%
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
40 / 100
Propensity to Spend
How likely this buyer is to spend on new technology based on operating budget trends.
CautiousAggressive
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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 $23,800, use sole source.
Coops:Frequently procures through OMNIA Partners, and you can gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform — reach out to your Starbridge contact to pursue onboarding.
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Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania Contracts
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EAB Global, Inc. at Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania
Effective: Mar 1, 2025Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This Purchase Order (4500757527) details the acquisition of 'Starfish Insights & Action' services by Commonwealth University of PA from EAB Global Inc. The agreement covers three annual service periods from March 1, 2025, to February 28, 2028, with a total contract value of $651,207.00.
EAB Global, Inc. at Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania
Effective: Feb 14, 2024Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
A Purchase Order (No. 4500721854) issued by Commonwealth University of PA to EAB Global Inc. on February 14, 2024, for Starfish Insight & Action Service totaling $217,069.00.
Hannon Hill Corporation at Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania
Effective: Jul 1, 2023Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This Service Purchase Contract (SPC # CW19649) is for Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania to procure Cascade CMS Cloud Subscriptions from Hannon Hill Corporation. The contract, valued at a maximum of $34,729.00, covers hosting, licensing, maintenance, implementation, and training for 25 concurrent users. The service period is from July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2024, and includes standard terms and conditions, a vendor quote, and a Master Subscription Agreement.
Early Buyer Signals
Board meetings and strategic plans from Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania
Commonwealth University Senate Meeting
Date: Apr 9, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The Senate meeting included updates regarding administrative software systems and reports from various standing committees, including academic policy, enrollment management, and finance. The Senate reviewed and approved a wide range of operational and academic policies, such as those concerning academic distinction, final examination procedures, major and minor declarations, attendance, commencement participation, academic grievances, and student disruptive behavior. Additionally, the body addressed constitutional amendments and records retention standards.
Commonwealth University Senate Meeting Minutes
Date: Oct 1, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The meeting included reports from various committees regarding their progress on policy development and organizational structure. The Senate reviewed several policies during their first reading, ranging from student-related policies like the Drug and Course Repeat policies to administrative ones like the Audit policy. Discussions also focused on the interim policy process and clearing the backlog of pending policies. Furthermore, the members held an informational session on establishing a common time across university campuses and addressed inquiries regarding technology access for emeritus faculty.
Commonwealth University Of Pennsylvania Council Of Trustees Quarterly Meeting Minutes
Key Contacts
Public-sector contacts connected to Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania.
The Council received public comments regarding student campus fees and heard remarks from faculty and staff union representatives concerning university funding, fiscal management, and operational challenges. The meeting included updates from student government leaders across various campuses, academic and athletic performance highlights, and a presidential report regarding enrollment targets. Key action items included the approval of the 2026/2027 fiscal budget and the formal resolution to name the Center for Entrepreneurship and Media at the Lock Haven campus as the Nicholas Subich Center for Entrepreneurship and Media.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Meeting signals
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