Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for Montana University System.
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Posted
Sep 29, 2026
Oct 19, 2026
Solicitation for Marketing Services to tell the workforce training story of rural Montana.
Key metrics and characteristics
City
The city where this buyer is located.
Helena
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
8,939.53
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
58 / 100
Propensity to Spend
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Quick Decision Flow
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Track vendor wins and renewal opportunities
This SaaS Subscription Agreement is between Ex Libris (USA) Inc. and the University of Montana and Montana State University. It establishes the terms for the customer's access and use of Ex Libris' Alma, Primo, and bX SaaS services. The agreement details an initial annual subscription fee of $508,233, commencing on December 16, 2025, for a one-year initial term. It includes provisions for service levels, implementation, payment, data handling, and general legal clauses, with the possibility of renewal and additional services.
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Board meetings and strategic plans from Montana University System
The meeting featured a presentation on the centennial anniversary of Montana State University Billings and the institution's historical community partnerships. Key discussions focused on student achievements, recent increases in grant funding, and positive trends in student retention rates. The Board reviewed the institution's policy on the use of artificial intelligence within academic settings. Additionally, the meeting addressed the proposed construction of a new studio building for ceramics and sculpture, designed to support faculty research and student mentorship, and outlined the university's new strategic vision for the 2027-2032 period.
The board meeting covered several key agenda items, including the Commissioner's report on the budget, LRBP priorities, and legislative initiatives. The Board approved various consent items, such as faculty tenure requests, facility upgrades for multiple university campuses, and personnel security clearances. Action items included the approval of annual policy revisions and a new associate degree program in Heavy Equipment Operations and Maintenance at Montana Tech. The Board also reviewed proposed revisions to policy regarding state authorization and upheld a previous Commissioner's decision on an appeal.
Public-sector contacts connected to Montana University System.
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The board discussed and approved compensation plans and salary adjustments, specifically regarding new leadership at Great Falls College. The appointment of Dr. Leanne Frost as the new CEO and Dean of Great Falls College was formally approved.
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