Eastern Connecticut State University

Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for Eastern Connecticut State University.

Buyer type:: Higher Education
Location:: Willimantic, CT
Country:: US

Eastern Connecticut State University RFPs

Active opportunities open for bidding

Technical and Administrative Support for Student Learning & Licensure (Request for Proposal)
Open
Aug 21, 2026
Closes
Sep 3, 2026
Provide on-call technical and administrative consulting support for student learning & licensure.
CAMPUS DINING SERVICES
Open
Jul 31, 2026
Closes
Sep 16, 2026
Eastern Connecticut State University is soliciting proposals for comprehensive dining services at all campus locations under solicitation ECSU 2027-201. Services include residential and retail dining, food and nutrition services, restaurants, catering, banquet and conference services, summer dining, and related campus food-service operations. The solicitation opened July 31, 2026, includes a mandatory pre-proposal conference on August 11, 2026, and closes September 16, 2026, at 2:00 PM EDT.
Campus Dining Services (Request for Proposal)
Open
Aug 31, 2026
Closes
Sep 16, 2026
Provide university dining services at all campus locations.

Buyer Attributes

Key metrics and characteristics

City
The city where this buyer is located.
Willimantic
Enrollment
Total student enrollment.
4,355
IPEDS ID
Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System identifier.
129215
Mascot
University or college mascot.
Warriors
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
642
Grad Rate
Graduation rate percentage.
58%
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
52 / 100
Propensity to Spend
How likely this buyer is to spend on new technology based on operating budget trends.
CautiousAggressive
Higher is better Unlock
AI Adoption Score
How likely this buyer is to adopt new AI technologies.
ConservativeEarly Adopter
Higher is better Unlock
Startup Friendliness
How often this buyer champions startups and early adoption.
TraditionalStartup-Friendly
Higher is better Unlock
Latest Budget Year
Unlock to view
Unlock
Operating Budget
Unlock to view
Unlock

Unlock full profile

Includes fiscal year calendars, procurement complexity scores, and strategic insights.

RFP Intelligence

Find best-fit RFPs — Then Nail the Response

Get alerted before the bid drops, know which RFPs to pursue, and generate compliant drafts with AI.

Unlock full profile Book a demo

AI-ranked best-fit opportunities before bid boards

Auto-drafted, compliance-ready outlines & boilerplate

How to Sell to Eastern Connecticut State University

Procurement guidance and navigation tips.

Procurement Hell Score
Lower scores indicate easier procurement. Created by Starbridge.
52 / 100
EasyLower is betterHellish
Quick Decision Flow
- Sole Source: Treat as a last resort; policy makes this a rare exception—steer to coops instead.
- Coops: Frequently procures through OMNIA, Sourcewell, and NASPO ValuePoint; you can gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform — reach out to your Starbridge contact to pursue onboarding.
Registered vendors: NYC's Vendor Enrollment Center processes W-9 and PIP registration in 3-5 business days for prime bidders.
MOCS threshold triggers a formal RFx workflow — plan for 60-90 days from solicitation to award depending on category.
Sole Source
- Eastern Connecticut State University treats sole source as a rare exception with no evidence of recent awards. Expect strict justification and approvals if attempted; redirect efforts to cooperative purchasing to avoid competitive bidding.
Registered vendors: NYC's Vendor Enrollment Center processes W-9 and PIP registration in 3-5 business days for prime bidders.
MOCS threshold triggers a formal RFx workflow — plan for 60-90 days from solicitation to award depending on category.
Cooperatives
- Eastern Connecticut State University has used cooperative purchasing before and relies on it to streamline buys. Reach out to your Starbridge contact through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform to gain access to the recommended path.
- Recommended (accessible through Starbridge):
Registered vendors: NYC's Vendor Enrollment Center processes W-9 and PIP registration in 3-5 business days for prime bidders.
MOCS threshold triggers a formal RFx workflow — plan for 60-90 days from solicitation to award depending on category.

Unlock full profile

Full playbooks include agency-specific workflows, thresholds, and vendor benchmarks.

Early Buyer Signals

Board meetings and strategic plans from Eastern Connecticut State University

Eastern Plan
Date: Jan 1, 2025Type: Strategic Plan
This re-formatted four-year plan for Eastern provides a detailed academic roadmap for students pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education and History. It outlines specific course requirements for both majors and the Eastern's Liberal Arts Curriculum (ELAC), covering foundational concepts, disciplinary perspectives, and learning outcomes. The plan also specifies GPA requirements, prerequisites, and key academic milestones, including Praxis exams and the CARE program application, to guide students toward successful graduation.
Eastern Four-Year Plan
Date: Jan 1, 2025Type: Strategic Plan
This document outlines a four-year academic plan for students pursuing a combined Secondary Education (Graduate Early Start Option) and Biology (BA) major. It details required courses for the major, Liberal Arts Curriculum (ELAC), and education requirements, along with GPA and credit requirements, aiming to guide students towards graduation and early entry into a master's program.
Plan
Date: Jan 1, 2025Type:

Key Contacts

Public-sector contacts connected to Eastern Connecticut State University.

Sukeshini GrandhiAssessment Coordinator

*******@************

+1 (***) ***-****

Ryan ColwellAssistant Dean

Get relevant Eastern Connecticut State University bid alerts

Track Eastern Connecticut State University bids, renewals, public meetings, and contact changes matched to what you sell.

Product-relevant RFPs and bids
Contract renewal signals
Budget and meeting signals
Key contact updates

Track this buyer

Get your 10 highest-intentaccounts

Share your ICP and we will surface 10 ready-to-buy accounts using buying signals, competitor contracts, and procurement activity for free

See my top accounts

Eastern Connecticut State University

Eastern Connecticut State University RFPs

Buyer Attributes

Find best-fit RFPs — Then Nail the Response

How to Sell to Eastern Connecticut State University

Early Buyer Signals

Eastern Plan

Eastern Four-Year Plan

Plan

Key Contacts

Get your 10 highest-intentaccounts

Eastern Connecticut State University RFPs

Buyer Attributes

Find best-fit RFPs — Then Nail the Response

How to Sell to Eastern Connecticut State University

Early Buyer Signals

Eastern Plan

Eastern Four-Year Plan

Plan

Key Contacts

Know what buyers discuss before RFPs drop

Similar government buyers you might want to track