Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for Montana State University Billings.
Key metrics and characteristics
City
The city where this buyer is located.
Billings
Enrollment
Total student enrollment.
4,129
IPEDS ID
Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System identifier.
180179
Mascot
University or college mascot.
Yellowjackets
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
443.3
Grad Rate
Graduation rate percentage.
30%
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
58 / 100
Propensity to Spend
How likely this buyer is to spend on new technology based on operating budget trends.
AI Adoption Score
How likely this buyer is to adopt new AI technologies.
Startup Friendliness
How often this buyer champions startups and early adoption.
Latest Budget Year
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Operating Budget
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Procurement guidance and navigation tips.
Procurement Hell Score
Lower scores indicate easier procurement. Created by Starbridge.
Quick Decision Flow
Sole Source
Cooperatives
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Board meetings and strategic plans from Montana State University Billings
The Academic Senate discussed several key initiatives, including the election of a new Chair Elect, reports from various university officers regarding academic affairs, finance, and student success, and the status of various academic programs. Actions included the approval of several program deletions and committee reports. Further discussions centered on the OCHE Annual Review Process for academic programs, upcoming reviews for BAS and BSLS degrees, catalog cleanup for inactive courses, policies regarding new graduate courses, and the formation of a Dual Enrollment Subcommittee. Additionally, the senate reviewed policies related to AP score equivalencies for college credit.
The meeting included the election of officers for the 2026-2027 term, including a Secretary and three Vice Chairs. Reports were presented regarding various institutional initiatives, including Dual credit Postsecondary Faculty Licensure and updates on Montana University System program review metrics. Discussions covered student fee change request processes, the transition to a service-fee credit card processing model for tuition payments, and campus facilities projects such as HVAC upgrades, water main repairs, and campus construction efforts. Additionally, there were updates from Student Access and Success regarding financial aid notifications, the new texting platform guidelines, and various professional development opportunities.
The meeting included discussions on professional development changes, OCHE annual program reviews, budget stabilization strategies, accreditation updates, and the U.S. Department of Education National Call to Action. Additionally, the senate reviewed the BAS/BSLS program, conducted catalog clean-up and course reviews, and discussed graduate course offerings for credentialing Dual Enrollment educators.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Track Montana State University Billings meetings, strategic plans, and budget discussions before the public bid appears.
Early signals from meeting minutes and plans
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Decision timeline from discussion to RFP
Public-sector contacts connected to Montana State University Billings.
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