Francis Marion University

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Buyer type:: Higher Education
Location:: Florence, SC
Country:: US

Francis Marion University RFPs

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FM Solicitation Number RFP- 2494
Open
Aug 20, 2026
Closes
Sep 22, 2026
Francis Marion University is procuring a Customer Relationship Management System.
Provide a Records Management System (RMS) for the Francis Marion University Campus Police Department - (Request for Proposal)
Open
Aug 3, 2026
Closes
Sep 2, 2026
Provide a comprehensive, commercially available, Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS)-compliant Records Management System (RMS) with integrated Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) and Professional Standards/Internal Affairs functionality. The resulting contract will be for one (1) year with up to three (3) additional year options to renew.

Buyer Attributes

Key metrics and characteristics

City
The city where this buyer is located.
Florence
Enrollment
Total student enrollment.
4,112
IPEDS ID
Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System identifier.
218061
Mascot
University or college mascot.
Patriots
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
543.3
Grad Rate
Graduation rate percentage.
43%
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
37 / 100
Propensity to Spend
How likely this buyer is to spend on new technology based on operating budget trends.
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How to Sell to Francis Marion University

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Procurement Hell Score
Lower scores indicate easier procurement. Created by Starbridge.
37 / 100
EasyLower is betterHellish
Quick Decision Flow
- Sole Source: If the need is proprietary or uniquely compatible with FMU’s existing systems (e.g., Ellucian Colleague), build a justification with the end-user and have Procurement manage the process.
- Coops: Frequently procures through OMNIA Partners 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
- Entity: Francis Marion University (South Carolina)
- When to use: Proprietary solution, unique compatibility with existing systems (e.g., Ellucian Colleague ERP), or to avoid significant infrastructure replacement costs.
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
- FMU uses cooperative purchasing; this is often the fastest path for common goods, services, and IT. Reach out to your Starbridge contact through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform to get onboarded to the recommended path.
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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.

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Francis Marion University Contracts

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Ellucian Inc at Francis Marion University
Effective: Sep 20, 2016Expires: Expiration date locked.Unlock
This document is an Intent to Award for an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system and services. It outlines the award to ELLUCIAN INC for a total potential value of $4,560,429.00, covering a period from September 20, 2016, to September 19, 2023, for Francis Marion University. It includes details on implementation services, software, and maintenance and hosting for seven years.
Blackboard LLC at Francis Marion University
Effective: Jul 1, 2024Expires: Expiration date locked.Unlock
This document outlines an agreement for software and services between Blackboard LLC (Anthology) and Francis Marion University. It includes a Purchase Order (P0004339) for services during the 2025-2026 period, and a comprehensive Anthology Order Form detailing a multi-year subscription for various software products and services (Periods 4-9, from 2024 to 2030). The Anthology Order Form also incorporates a Statement of Work (Q-181170) for implementation services for Anthology Evaluate. The effective start date for the overall agreement is July 1, 2024, with services continuing through June 30, 2030, and potential for auto-renewal.
INFOED International Inc at Francis Marion University
Effective: Aug 1, 2025Expires: Expiration date locked.Unlock
This document comprises an invoice (M31228) and a corresponding payment voucher for a SPIN Plus New Subscription service provided by InfoEd International, Inc. to Francis Marion University. The service period is from August 1, 2025, to July 31, 2026, with a total amount due and paid of $1,600.00. Payment instructions and seller bank details are also provided.
Ultimate Consulting IT LLC at Francis Marion University
Effective: Dec 28, 2023Expires: Expiration date locked.Unlock
This document serves as an Intent to Award and final Statement of Award from the State of South Carolina, SFAA, Division of Procurement Services, for a Statewide Term Contract for ELLUCIAN ERP IT CONSULTANTS. Contract Number 4400033674 is awarded to ULTIMATE CONSULTING IT LLC, effective from December 28, 2023, to December 31, 2028. The contract outlines various IT consulting services with their respective unit prices and includes provisions for protest procedures and contractor responsibilities.
Strata Information Group at Francis Marion University
Effective: Jan 1, 2023Expires: Expiration date locked.Unlock
This document serves as an Intent to Award for Solicitation 5400024252, pertaining to ELLUCIAN ERP IT CONSULTANTS, issued by the State of South Carolina. The contract, identified as 4400030728, is awarded to STRATA INFORMATION GROUP, with an effective period from January 1, 2023, to December 31, 2028. It specifies unit prices for various Banner and Colleague technical and functional consultant roles, as well as travel. The document also includes a protest clause for aggrieved parties.

Early Buyer Signals

Board meetings and strategic plans from Francis Marion University

Fmu Board Of Trustees Quarterly Meeting
Date: Jun 18, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The board approved a resolution to name a biological station in Ecuador. Academic affairs discussions included a vote to suspend enrollments for several graduate programs due to low participation. Committee reports provided updates on student government leadership, campus facility projects, and athletic achievements, including record-breaking performances in baseball, softball, basketball, and track and field. Financial actions included the approval of a budget framework for the upcoming fiscal year, an adjustment to non-mandatory housing fees, and the authorization for property lease agreements related to the Duck Ponds property.
Pee Dee Medical & Health Sciences Education Consortium Governing Board Meeting
Date: May 18, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The board meeting agenda included reports from the Operations Committee and a review of approved funding for FY2027 covering Graduate Medical Education, Undergraduate Medical Education, Graduate Health Science Education, and Graduate Clinical Facility Development. New business items involved consideration of carryforward requests for simulation equipment and nursing programs, as well as new funding requests for nursing educator roles, residency programs, simulation training facility development, graduate clinical education, and academic campus operations. The board also reviewed the current financial statements and the updated budget for FY2026, and deliberated on the proposed budget for FY2027.

Key Contacts

Public-sector contacts connected to Francis Marion University.

Ernestine DupreeAdvising Director, Center for Academic Success and Advisement

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Cathy Jackson SwartzAssistant Vice President for Accounting

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Francis Marion University

Francis Marion University RFPs

FM Solicitation Number RFP- 2494

Provide a Records Management System (RMS) for the Francis Marion University Campus Police Department - (Request for Proposal)

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Francis Marion University Contracts

Ellucian Inc at Francis Marion University

Blackboard LLC at Francis Marion University

INFOED International Inc at Francis Marion University

Ultimate Consulting IT LLC at Francis Marion University

Strata Information Group at Francis Marion University

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Fmu Board Of Trustees Quarterly Meeting

Pee Dee Medical & Health Sciences Education Consortium Governing Board Meeting

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Francis Marion University RFPs

FM Solicitation Number RFP- 2494

Provide a Records Management System (RMS) for the Francis Marion University Campus Police Department - (Request for Proposal)

Buyer Attributes

Find best-fit RFPs — Then Nail the Response

How to Sell to Francis Marion University

Francis Marion University Contracts

Ellucian Inc at Francis Marion University

Blackboard LLC at Francis Marion University

INFOED International Inc at Francis Marion University

Ultimate Consulting IT LLC at Francis Marion University

Strata Information Group at Francis Marion University

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Fmu Board Of Trustees Quarterly Meeting

Pee Dee Medical & Health Sciences Education Consortium Governing Board Meeting

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Francis Marion University

Francis Marion University RFPs

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Francis Marion University Contracts

Ellucian Inc at Francis Marion University

Blackboard LLC at Francis Marion University

INFOED International Inc at Francis Marion University

Ultimate Consulting IT LLC at Francis Marion University

Strata Information Group at Francis Marion University

Early Buyer Signals

Fmu Board Of Trustees Quarterly Meeting

Pee Dee Medical & Health Sciences Education Consortium Governing Board Meeting

Key Contacts

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Francis Marion University RFPs

Buyer Attributes

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Francis Marion University Contracts

Ellucian Inc at Francis Marion University

Blackboard LLC at Francis Marion University

INFOED International Inc at Francis Marion University

Ultimate Consulting IT LLC at Francis Marion University

Strata Information Group at Francis Marion University

Early Buyer Signals

Fmu Board Of Trustees Quarterly Meeting

Pee Dee Medical & Health Sciences Education Consortium Governing Board Meeting

Key Contacts

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France Board of Trustees Quarterly Meeting

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