Harper College

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Buyer type:: Higher Education
Location:: Palatine, IL
Country:: US

Harper College RFPs

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Buildings A, S, U, X, Y, and Z Upgrades RFP
Posted
Sep 11, 2026
Closes
Oct 20, 2026
Work includes toilet room renovations in multiple buildings and improvements to an existing fire barrier work.
BUILDINGS A, S, U, X, Y, and Z UPGRADES - BID REQUEST NO. Q01251
Posted
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Closes
Oct 20, 2026
Procurement of labor, equipment, and materials for building upgrades, including toilet room renovations and fire barrier improvements, for Buildings A, S, U, X, Y, and Z at Harper College.

Buyer Attributes

Key metrics and characteristics

City
The city where this buyer is located.
Palatine
Enrollment
Total student enrollment.
13,988
IPEDS ID
Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System identifier.
149842
Mascot
University or college mascot.
Hawks
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
946.7
Grad Rate
Graduation rate percentage.
48%
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
62 / 100
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Procurement Hell Score
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62 / 100
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- Sole Source: If sale is less than $25,000, use sole source. Only applicable for highly specialized academic equipment—otherwise pivot to coops.
- Coops: Frequently procures through Sourcewell; 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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- Harper College rarely uses sole source, limiting it to highly specialized academic equipment. For general goods/services, pivot to cooperative purchasing instead. Note: The college’s low $25,000 competitive bidding threshold makes sole source an unlikely path for most purchases.
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Cooperatives
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- Harper College actively uses cooperative purchasing; confirmed Sourcewell membership and Board-reviewed reporting indicate this is an accepted channel. Reach out to your Starbridge contact through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform to get onboarded to the recommended path.
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Harper College Contracts

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Ellucian Company L.P. at Harper College
Effective: Dec 31, 2022Expires: Expiration date locked.Unlock
This Order Form between Ellucian and William Rainey Harper College amends a prior Software License & Services Agreement. It outlines the exchange of terminated perpetual software licenses for new term-of-years Subscription and Cloud Software licenses, effective from December 31, 2022, until March 31, 2028. It also details ongoing support for certain continuing perpetual software and specifies various professional services. The agreement includes annual payment summaries for subscription/cloud software and a total fee for professional services.
Ellucian Company LLC at Harper College
Effective: Apr 1, 2026Expires: Expiration date locked.Unlock
This document is a Purchase Order (PO# 26-618573) from Harper College to Ellucian Company LLC, issued on January 8, 2026. It covers the purchase of Ellucian Subscription Software and Cloud Software for a contract year beginning April 1, 2026, and ending March 31, 2027, with a total amount of $269,712.00. The purchase order also includes comprehensive terms and conditions governing the agreement.
Blackboard Inc. at Harper College
Effective: May 29, 2023Expires: Expiration date locked.Unlock
This Blackboard Order Form details the terms for William Rainey Harper College's use of ANTH ALLY FOR LEARN Entitlements from Blackboard Inc. The agreement has an effective start date of May 29, 2023, and covers an initial term across four periods ending November 14, 2026, with an option for annual automatic renewals. The total contract value for this initial term is $96,431.09.
Blackboard Inc. at Harper College
Effective: Nov 15, 2021Expires: Expiration date locked.Unlock
This Blackboard Order Form, effective November 15, 2021, outlines the provision of Blackboard software and services to William Rainey Harper College for an initial term ending November 14, 2026. It replaces Period 3 of a previous contract (894581623-308712 / R2019-155853-02) and integrates a Master Agreement dated November 15, 2020. The contract specifies detailed product and pricing summaries across five annual periods (Period 3-7), totaling $1,770,127.00, and includes provisions for automatic annual renewals.
Curriqunet at Harper College
Effective: Aug 1, 2024Expires: Expiration date locked.Unlock
This Purchase Order from Harper College to CurriQunet details the provision of CurricUNET Support, Hosting, and Maintenance services for the period of August 1, 2024, to July 31, 2025, for a total amount of $24,640.00. The document also includes comprehensive terms and conditions governing the agreement.

Early Buyer Signals

Board meetings and strategic plans from Harper College

William Rainey Harper College Strategic Plan 2026-2029
Date: Aug 1, 2026Type: Strategic Plan
The College Plan for William Rainey Harper College details the implementation of its FY2026-2029 Strategic Plan, titled 'Belonging. Thriving. Advancing.' The plan is built upon three core institutional goals: cultivating a supportive and inclusive community, providing innovative and responsive education, and achieving organizational excellence. Key focus areas for FY2027 include advancing student success through integrated support, developing adaptable educational programs, responsibly integrating technology, enhancing sustainability, and improving infrastructure. The plan aims to position the college as an innovative, inclusive institution, a national leader in student success, and the community's first choice.
Board Of Trustees Of Community College District #512 Committee Of The Whole Meeting
Date: Jun 10, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The committee discussed the preliminary budget for fiscal year 2027, addressing financial risks, revenue projections, and expenditure trends. An update on the operational plan for the fiscal year was provided, highlighting progress toward strategic priorities and institutional effectiveness goals. The board reviewed a proposed wayfinding and signage strategy aimed at improving campus navigation and accessibility. Additionally, the administration presented a comprehensive update on presidential priorities and board goals, covering student success metrics, employee diversity initiatives, sustainability efforts, major capital projects, and artificial intelligence integration. The meeting also included a closed session to discuss personnel matters.

Key Contacts

Public-sector contacts connected to Harper College.

Joseph LoobeyAcademic Advisor

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

Fadua M MartinezAdmissions Processing Supervisor

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

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Harper College RFPs

Buildings A, S, U, X, Y, and Z Upgrades RFP

BUILDINGS A, S, U, X, Y, and Z UPGRADES - BID REQUEST NO. Q01251

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Harper College Contracts

Ellucian Company L.P. at Harper College

Ellucian Company LLC at Harper College

Blackboard Inc. at Harper College

Blackboard Inc. at Harper College

Curriqunet at Harper College

Early Buyer Signals

William Rainey Harper College Strategic Plan 2026-2029

Board Of Trustees Of Community College District #512 Committee Of The Whole Meeting

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Harper College RFPs

Buildings A, S, U, X, Y, and Z Upgrades RFP

BUILDINGS A, S, U, X, Y, and Z UPGRADES - BID REQUEST NO. Q01251

Buyer Attributes

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Harper College Contracts

Ellucian Company L.P. at Harper College

Ellucian Company LLC at Harper College

Blackboard Inc. at Harper College

Blackboard Inc. at Harper College

Curriqunet at Harper College

Early Buyer Signals

William Rainey Harper College Strategic Plan 2026-2029

Board Of Trustees Of Community College District #512 Committee Of The Whole Meeting

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Board of Trustees of Community College District #512 Board Workshop Minutes

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Harper College

Harper College RFPs

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Harper College Contracts

Ellucian Company L.P. at Harper College

Ellucian Company LLC at Harper College

Blackboard Inc. at Harper College

Blackboard Inc. at Harper College

Curriqunet at Harper College

Early Buyer Signals

William Rainey Harper College Strategic Plan 2026-2029

Board Of Trustees Of Community College District #512 Committee Of The Whole Meeting

Key Contacts

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Harper College RFPs

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Harper College Contracts

Ellucian Company L.P. at Harper College

Ellucian Company LLC at Harper College

Blackboard Inc. at Harper College

Blackboard Inc. at Harper College

Curriqunet at Harper College

Early Buyer Signals

William Rainey Harper College Strategic Plan 2026-2029

Board Of Trustees Of Community College District #512 Committee Of The Whole Meeting

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Board of Trustees of Community College District #512 Board Workshop Minutes

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