Bridgewater State University

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Buyer type:: Higher Education
Location:: Bridgewater, MA
Country:: US

Bridgewater State University RFPs

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Dining Financial Oversight and Contract Compliance Consulting Services (Request for Proposal)
Posted
Sep 8, 2026
Closes
Sep 25, 2026
Higher dining services, financial analysis, contract compliance, operational accountability, & auxiliary oversight.
Bridgewater Magazine & Impact Report (Request for Proposal)
Posted
Sep 7, 2026
Closes
Sep 23, 2026
Print, handling and mailing of the university's magazine and impact report.

Buyer Attributes

Key metrics and characteristics

City
The city where this buyer is located.
Bridgewater
Enrollment
Total student enrollment.
9,727
IPEDS ID
Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System identifier.
165024
Mascot
University or college mascot.
Bears
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
1,268.3
Grad Rate
Graduation rate percentage.
53%
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
72 / 100
Propensity to Spend
How likely this buyer is to spend on new technology based on operating budget trends.
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Procurement Hell Score
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72 / 100
EasyLower is betterHellish
Quick Decision Flow
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- Sole Source: Not viable here; redirect to the public competitive bid path.
- Coops: Frequently procures through Sourcewell and NASPO ValuePoint; you can gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform — reach out to your Starbridge contact to pursue onboarding.
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Sole Source
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- Bridgewater State University (MA) shows no evidence of sole source contracting; expect formal competitive bidding. No specific sole source dollar thresholds were identified in public records. Practical note: plan to compete via BSU’s portal and COMMBUYS; sole source justifications are unlikely to be accepted.
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Cooperatives
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- There is no evidence that Bridgewater State University uses cooperative purchasing today, but you can position these co-ops as another option. Reach out to your Starbridge contact to gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform.
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Bridgewater State University Contracts

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Element451, Inc. at Bridgewater State University
Effective: Jul 1, 2024Expires: Expiration date locked.Unlock
This Purchase Order (P0065144) details an agreement between Bridgewater State University and Element451, Inc. for annual licenses (Element451 Platform, Bolt Bot, Dedicated Support), a one-time custom API build-out, and annual custom API connection maintenance. The total cost for this order is $106,500. The services outlined have a specific period of 7/1/25-6/30/26, within a broader contract period of 7/1/24-6/30/27.
Blackboard LLC at Bridgewater State University
Effective: Jul 1, 2026Expires: Expiration date locked.Unlock
This contract details an agreement between Blackboard LLC and Bridgewater State University (BSU) for the provision of IT Help Desk Support and Technology IT Helpdesk Services. The services commence on July 1, 2026, and conclude on June 30, 2029, with a total maximum obligation of $144,660.00 USD. The agreement incorporates standard Commonwealth IT terms, a master agreement, and specific attachments detailing pricing, support services, and service level agreements.
Blackboard LLC at Bridgewater State University
Effective: Jul 1, 2021Expires: Expiration date locked.Unlock
This document serves as a contract amendment between Blackboard LLC (d/b/a Anthology) and Bridgewater State University, operating under the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Standard Contract Form. The amendment primarily incorporates Anthology's migration to AWS technology at no additional cost and updates the Statement of Work for specified support services covering the period from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026. The total maximum obligation for the contract, as amended, is $210,916.51 USD, with the overall contract term spanning from July 1, 2021, to June 30, 2026. The specific project change request for the SOW update itself has no impact on the overall contract value.
Blackboard Inc. at Bridgewater State University
Effective: Jul 1, 2021Expires: Expiration date locked.Unlock
This document is an amendment to a contract between Blackboard Inc. and Bridgewater State University. The amendment increases the maximum contract obligation to $167,173.10 and extends the contract end date to June 30, 2025. The original contract was effective July 1, 2021, and covers services like Helpdesk Support and Technology IT Helpdesk, as detailed in an incorporated Order Form. The amendment specifically accounts for services during Period 4, ending June 30, 2025. Commonwealth Terms and Conditions are included.
Instructure, Inc. at Bridgewater State University
Effective: Jul 1, 2023Expires: Expiration date locked.Unlock
This document is an amendment to an existing contract between Bridgewater State University and Instructure, Inc. for Parchment Send Transcript Services. The amendment establishes a maximum obligation of $17,380.00 USD for the contract duration, from July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2026. The attached Order Form Q-426832-1 specifies a transaction pricing of $3.68 per T2 Transcript Service, which students are responsible for paying. The terms and conditions of the original contract, executed on September 5, 2023 (Contract Inquiry No. FY24-019), remain in full effect.

Early Buyer Signals

Board meetings and strategic plans from Bridgewater State University

Bridgewater State University Board of Trustees Board of Trustees Meeting
Date: Apr 16, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The meeting included reports on the university's transition regarding student trustees, commencement planning, and various operational updates including the university's status as a top workplace, funding for a new co-op program, and an assessment of AI competency in the curriculum. The Board reviewed the impact of state budget appropriations on university finances, received a comprehensive presentation on BSU Dining operations and sustainability efforts, and approved the renaming of the SGA Council Chambers to honor Dan Darcy and the awarding of posthumous tenure to Dr. Matthew J. Patey. Additionally, the Board reviewed tenure and promotion recommendations, an update on surplus property, and reports regarding fall 2026 enrollment projections, alumni development metrics, student wellness programming, and initiatives related to transportation and student success.
Bridgewater State University Board Of Trustees Board Of Trustees Meeting
Date: Dec 16, 2025Type: Meeting mention
The Board of Trustees discussed student trustee goals regarding accessibility and resources, and reviewed reports from the President and various university divisions. Key topics included artificial intelligence initiatives on campus, such as the AI summit, AI ambassador programs, and policy development. The Board reviewed financial and academic reports, approved a Letter of Intent for a B.S. degree in Data Science, and examined sabbaticals, budget reports, and capital project updates. Further discussions covered diversity programs, Title IX data, campus safety, alumni relations, and town-gown relations.

Key Contacts

Public-sector contacts connected to Bridgewater State University.

Arthur LizieAcademic Director of Global Services, Minnock Institute for Global Engagement

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Lee ForestActing Assistant Director of the Center for AI

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Bridgewater State University RFPs

Dining Financial Oversight and Contract Compliance Consulting Services (Request for Proposal)

Bridgewater Magazine & Impact Report (Request for Proposal)

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Bridgewater State University Contracts

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Blackboard LLC at Bridgewater State University

Blackboard LLC at Bridgewater State University

Blackboard Inc. at Bridgewater State University

Instructure, Inc. at Bridgewater State University

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Bridgewater State University Board of Trustees Board of Trustees Meeting

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Bridgewater State University RFPs

Dining Financial Oversight and Contract Compliance Consulting Services (Request for Proposal)

Bridgewater Magazine & Impact Report (Request for Proposal)

Buyer Attributes

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Bridgewater State University Contracts

Element451, Inc. at Bridgewater State University

Blackboard LLC at Bridgewater State University

Blackboard LLC at Bridgewater State University

Blackboard Inc. at Bridgewater State University

Instructure, Inc. at Bridgewater State University

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Bridgewater State University Board of Trustees Board of Trustees Meeting

Bridgewater State University Board Of Trustees Board Of Trustees Meeting

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Bridgewater State University Contracts

Element451, Inc. at Bridgewater State University

Blackboard LLC at Bridgewater State University

Blackboard LLC at Bridgewater State University

Blackboard Inc. at Bridgewater State University

Instructure, Inc. at Bridgewater State University

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Bridgewater State University Board of Trustees Board of Trustees Meeting

Bridgewater State University Board Of Trustees Board Of Trustees Meeting

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Bridgewater State University RFPs

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Bridgewater State University Contracts

Element451, Inc. at Bridgewater State University

Blackboard LLC at Bridgewater State University

Blackboard LLC at Bridgewater State University

Blackboard Inc. at Bridgewater State University

Instructure, Inc. at Bridgewater State University

Early Buyer Signals

Bridgewater State University Board of Trustees Board of Trustees Meeting

Bridgewater State University Board Of Trustees Board Of Trustees Meeting

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