Montana State University

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Buyer type:: Higher Education
Location:: Bozeman, MT
Country:: US

Montana State University RFPs

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Intent to Sole Source for Mojave Repeater
Posted
Oct 29, 2026
Closes
Nov 5, 2026
Montana State University Procurement & Contract Services is considering a sole-source product order and services contract with Mojave Repeater for integrating an automatic communications switchover between Silvus Streamcasters and Starlink. The notice states that it is not a request for competitive proposals, but vendors that believe they can provide an equivalent product or service may submit a detailed description. The response deadline is November 5, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. MST.
MSU IFB Brand Specific Aerowerks Rotary Tray Accumulator/Conveyor System Purchase and Installation
Posted
Nov 2, 2026
Closes
Nov 16, 2026
Montana State University Culinary Services seeks a supplier to purchase and install an Aerowerks Rotary Tray Accumulator/Conveyor System in a high-volume residential dining facility. Aerowerks is the required manufacturer, and the system must support continuous, high-volume institutional dish-return and warewashing operations. The quoted total cost must include equipment, delivery, installation, training, and other requirements specified in the buyer attachments.
Budget and Forecasting Software Solution RFP
Posted
Oct 27, 2026
Closes
Dec 8, 2026
Montana State University seeks a turnkey, web-based budgeting, forecasting, reporting, analytics, and dashboard solution for its four-campus system.

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Buyer Attributes

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City
The city where this buyer is located.
Bozeman
Enrollment
Total student enrollment.
17,135
IPEDS ID
Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System identifier.
180461
Mascot
University or college mascot.
Bobcats
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
3,048.7
Grad Rate
Graduation rate percentage.
57%
Procurement Difficulty Score
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32 / 100
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- Sole Source: If sale is less than $10,000, use sole source.
- Coops: Frequently procures through State Procurement Bureau – Cooperative Purchasing Program 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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- Entity: Montana State University (MSU)
- Low competitive bidding threshold: $10,000—expect scrutiny on non-competitive paths.
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Montana State University Contracts

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Encoura LLC at Montana State University
Effective: Jul 24, 2026Expires: Expiration date locked.
This contract, identified as 2026-MSUB-01106, is an agreement between Montana State University (MSU-Billings) and Encoura LLC for enrollment marketing and financial aid optimization services. The purpose is to enhance student recruitment, application generation, and financial aid strategies to increase enrollment and optimize net tuition revenue. The initial term of the contract is for one year, starting on July 24, 2026, and has a total value of $311,289, broken down into $212,704 for enrollment marketing and $98,585 for financial aid optimization. Payments are structured upon execution, in November 2026, and upon full implementation. The contract includes detailed scopes of work for various marketing campaigns, digital strategies, and financial aid solutions, with provisions for renewals up to a total of seven years.
Ellucian Company LLC at Montana State University
Effective: Jan 1, 2026Expires: Expiration date locked.
This document is Amendment #3 to Master Services Agreement 2026-UIT-00940 between Montana State University and Ellucian Company LLC. It extends the subscription term for software support and cloud services from January 1, 2026, to December 31, 2030, and updates the contract ID reference. The attached Order Form, considered a separate contract, details specific Software Support Services and Cloud Software provided during this extended period, outlining annual fees per service category for each year, with services paid either in advance or in arrears.
Leepfrog Technologies, Inc. at Montana State University
Effective: Jun 5, 2021Expires: Expiration date locked.
This contract between Montana State University and Leepfrog Technologies Inc. provides Courseleaf Software and associated services, including licensing, ongoing support, and data security measures, for an initial three-year term with a not-to-exceed total of $165,765.95. The agreement is effective from September 22, 2021, with services commencing as early as June 5, 2021, and outlines terms for various MSU campuses, with options for renewals up to a total of 10 years. It also incorporates specific Montana State University required terms and expanded data security policies.
Modern Campus USA Inc. at Montana State University
Effective: Aug 21, 2024Expires: Expiration date locked.
This contract between Modern Campus USA Inc. and Montana State University, governed by an underlying agreement from 2017 and specifically detailing services under Order Form No. 8, outlines the provision of CMS SaaS, DataBank Hosting, and Standard Support. The services commence on August 21, 2024, for an initial term of 12 months, with a total cost of $108,606.75 for the first year. The document includes general terms and conditions, specific service and hosting details, and university-mandated addendum terms, including data security.
Anthology Inc. at Montana State University
Effective: Apr 3, 2023Expires: Expiration date locked.
This Master Agreement outlines the terms and conditions for Montana State University to procure Software as a Service (SaaS), software, and professional services from Anthology Inc. It details the scope of services, customer obligations, fee structures, payment terms, data privacy, intellectual property, warranties, liability limitations, indemnification, and dispute resolution. The agreement refers to specific pricing and term details in external Exhibits and Statements of Work.

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Montana State University Strategic Plan
Date: Jun 9, 2026Type: Strategic Plan
The strategic plan for Montana State University, titled "Choosing Promise," outlines the institution's mission to educate students, create knowledge, and serve communities by integrating learning, discovery, and engagement. Its vision is to be a welcoming, adventurous community dedicated to addressing global challenges through excellence in education, research, creativity, and civic responsibility, inspiring individuals to achieve their aspirations and improve the human prospect. The plan is guided by core values including respect, integrity, student success, and excellence, and its academic strategy encompasses learning, discovery, engagement, integration, access, and stewardship.
University Council Minutes
Date: Feb 4, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The meeting included university-wide announcements regarding the start of the semester, accolades for the Library, upcoming Founders Day events, a Strategic Plan announcement urging participation, and information on upcoming calls for interest in the interim Provost position. Public comments addressed personal transportation devices and concerns presented by the group Students Against Genocide. Old items addressed included the approval of policies regarding Reporting Suspected Legal, Regulatory, or Policy Violations (OneMSU), Personal Transportation Device, and Emergency Management Policy. Informational updates were provided on Conflict of Interest and Public Participation Policies. Further updates covered MSU Billings' enrollment goals and faculty awards, MOR's Frog exhibit opening, Great Falls MSU's enrollment increases and a significant donation from the Berkshire Hathaway Foundation, research updates including the Centers and Institutes Day, and the Crawford Donation for graduate scholarships.

Key Contacts

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Christina FournierActing Director, Accounts Payable & Travel

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Steven DavisAssistant Dean, DIS Director

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Encoura LLC at Montana State University

Ellucian Company LLC at Montana State University

Leepfrog Technologies, Inc. at Montana State University

Modern Campus USA Inc. at Montana State University

Anthology Inc. at Montana State University

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Montana State University Contracts

Encoura LLC at Montana State University

Ellucian Company LLC at Montana State University

Leepfrog Technologies, Inc. at Montana State University

Modern Campus USA Inc. at Montana State University

Anthology Inc. at Montana State University

Early Buyer Signals

Montana State University Strategic Plan

University Council Minutes

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University Council Minutes

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