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 Resilient Computing RFP
Open
Aug 19, 2026
Closes
Sep 2, 2026
Montana State University is considering a Sole Source award for services for prototype radiation-tolerant and malware-resilient computing hardware.
Frontier Precision Inc - Sole Source RFP
Open
Aug 14, 2026
Closes
Aug 28, 2026
To frontier precision inc for complete trimble rtk gps (5) units. The trimble r980 is an advanced high-precision gnss receiver featuring 672 channels, the propoint positioning engine, calibration-free imu tilt compensation (tip), and dual-band 450/900 mhz uhf capabilities. It delivers 8 mm horizontal rtk precision and weighs 1. 13 kg with its battery The Trimble R980 is an advanced high-precision GNSS receiver featuring 672 channels, the ProPoint positioning engine, calibration-free IMU tilt compensation (TIP), and dual-band 450/900 MHz UHF capabilities. It delivers 8 mm horizontal RTK precision and weighs 1.13 kg with its battery.
Molecular Bioscience Building Renovations & Maintenance RFP
Open
Aug 11, 2026
Closes
Sep 1, 2026
Work consists of Molecular Bioscience Building Renovations & Maintenance.

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Buyer Attributes

Key metrics and characteristics

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 Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
32 / 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 Montana State University

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Procurement Hell Score
Lower scores indicate easier procurement. Created by Starbridge.
32 / 100
EasyLower is betterHellish
Quick Decision Flow
- 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.
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: Montana State University (MSU)
- Low competitive bidding threshold: $10,000—expect scrutiny on non-competitive paths.
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
- MSU actively uses cooperative purchasing under Policy 330.20 to bypass competitive solicitation. 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.

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Montana State University Contracts

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Ellucian Company LLC at Montana State University
Effective: Jan 1, 2026Expires: Expiration date locked.Unlock
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.Unlock
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.Unlock
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.Unlock
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.
InfoReady Corporation at Montana State University
Effective: Jan 1, 2022Expires: Expiration date locked.Unlock
This agreement outlines the terms for the InfoReady Platform™ Subscription, specifically the "InfoReady Review - Silver Package", between InfoReady Corporation and Montana State University. The core Subscription Agreement is effective February 1, 2022, with the initial subscription and support period starting January 1, 2022, for one year at an annual cost of $14,000 (with a waived configuration fee). An overarching Montana State University document references "Agreement Number: 2025-REDGE-00505" with an initial term ending January 31, 2026, establishing a framework for subsequent Purchase Orders. The agreement covers service provisions, payment terms, data handling, and limitations of liability.

Early Buyer Signals

Board meetings and strategic plans from Montana State University

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

Public-sector contacts connected to Montana State University.

Katie GahaganAcademic Advising Team Lead – Engineering

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Christina FournierActing Director, Accounts Payable & Travel

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Montana State University RFPs

Intent to Sole Source for Resilient Computing RFP

Frontier Precision Inc - Sole Source RFP

Molecular Bioscience Building Renovations & Maintenance RFP

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Montana State University Contracts

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

InfoReady Corporation at Montana State University

Early Buyer Signals

Montana State University Strategic Plan

University Council Minutes

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Montana State University RFPs

Intent to Sole Source for Resilient Computing RFP

Frontier Precision Inc - Sole Source RFP

Molecular Bioscience Building Renovations & Maintenance RFP

Buyer Attributes

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How to Sell to Montana State University

Montana State University Contracts

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

InfoReady Corporation 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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Montana State University

Montana State University RFPs

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Montana State University Contracts

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

InfoReady Corporation at Montana State University

Early Buyer Signals

Montana State University Strategic Plan

University Council Minutes

Key Contacts

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Montana State University RFPs

Buyer Attributes

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How to Sell to Montana State University

Montana State University Contracts

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

InfoReady Corporation at Montana State University

Early Buyer Signals

Montana State University Strategic Plan

University Council Minutes

Key Contacts

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University Council Minutes

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