Nicholls State University

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Buyer type:: Higher Education
Location:: Thibodaux, LA
Country:: US

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INVITATION TO BID Bid Number: SB01927
Posted
Sep 10, 2026
Closes
Sep 30, 2026
Procurement of Nursing Lab Simulation Equipment.

Buyer Attributes

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City
The city where this buyer is located.
Thibodaux
Enrollment
Total student enrollment.
6,043
IPEDS ID
Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System identifier.
159966
Mascot
University or college mascot.
Colonels
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
638.7
Grad Rate
Graduation rate percentage.
54%
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
67 / 100
Propensity to Spend
How likely this buyer is to spend on new technology based on operating budget trends.
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Startup Friendliness
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Procurement Hell Score
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67 / 100
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Quick Decision Flow
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- Sole Source: If sale is less than $25,000, use sole source.
- Coops: Frequently procures through OMNIA Partners and 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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- Nicholls State University adheres rigidly to competitive bidding, with no evidence of sole source awards above $25,000. Practical approach: avoid sole source and instead prepare for formal bids posted on the university’s site and Louisiana’s procurement portals (LaPAC and the Louisiana Bid Network), or leverage eligible cooperative contracts.
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Cooperatives
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- Nicholls State University has used cooperative purchasing before and is a confirmed participant with OMNIA Partners and Sourcewell (supports piggybacking). Reach out to your Starbridge contact to gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform.
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Nicholls State University Contracts

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MeshNet Inc. d/b/a MeshNet Licensing Inc at Nicholls State University
Effective: Jun 17, 2024Expires: Expiration date locked.Unlock
This Software as a Service License Agreement between MeshNet Inc. d/b/a MeshNet Licensing Inc. (suitable.co) and Nicholls State University grants a 3-year license for suitable.co's data analytics & engagement tracking platform. The service commencement date is June 17, 2024. The agreement specifies annual payments of $15,000 for each of the three years. It outlines product features, licensing terms, responsibilities, fees, intellectual property, confidentiality, warranties, liability limitations, and various contractual clauses, including state-specific requirements for Louisiana regarding termination, cybersecurity, and student data protection.
EAB Global, Inc. at Nicholls State University
Effective: Nov 15, 2024Expires: Expiration date locked.Unlock
This contract details the agreement between Nicholls State University and EAB Global Inc. for the implementation of the Navigate360 software. It includes a one-time implementation fee of $27,500.00 for the period of November 15, 2024, to June 30, 2025. The agreement is formalized through a Purchase Order, Requisition, Invoice, email approvals, a Program Order Form, a Program Scope, and a Master Agreement, which collectively outline the services, responsibilities, and terms and conditions. While future annual program terms are listed until June 30, 2028, their specific fees are not defined in this document.
Watermark Insights, LLC at Nicholls State University
Effective: Jul 1, 2024Expires: Expiration date locked.Unlock
This contract is an Order Form between Watermark Insights, LLC and Nicholls State University for Student Learning and Licensure - Base and Base Service Package subscription services. The agreement spans three terms from July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2027, with an explicit total contract value of $236,400.04. The document also includes a comprehensive Master Subscription Agreement detailing the terms and conditions governing the provision and use of the services.
Watermark Insights, LLC at Nicholls State University
Effective: Jan 1, 2025Expires: Expiration date locked.Unlock
This document is an Order Form and Master Subscription Agreement between Watermark Insights, LLC and Nicholls State University for Faculty Success - Faculty Accomplishments subscription services. The agreement covers a 36-month period from January 1, 2025, to December 31, 2027, with annual billing. The total contract value is $165,042.68, broken down into three annual terms. The Master Subscription Agreement outlines the terms and conditions for the service, intellectual property, indemnification, confidentiality, warranties, liability limitations, payment, and termination.
Watermark Insights, LLC at Nicholls State University
Effective: Aug 3, 2023Expires: Expiration date locked.Unlock
This contract is an Order Form and Master Subscription Agreement between Watermark Insights, LLC and Nicholls State University for 'Planning and Self-Study' subscription services. The agreement spans 36 months, from August 3, 2023, to August 2, 2026, and is structured into three annual terms, each with a specified cost. The contract includes detailed commercial terms, billing information, and comprehensive legal terms and conditions governing service provision, intellectual property, payment, and termination.

Early Buyer Signals

Board meetings and strategic plans from Nicholls State University

Academic Council Minutes
Date: Feb 19, 2014Type: Meeting mention
The Academic Council meeting included salutes to Ashley Munson for contributions to the Louisiana Center for the Study of Dyslexia. A new policy on academic classroom rental fees for outside groups was presented to generate more revenue, with Auxiliary Services handling rentals and exceptions requiring presidential approval. The Council discussed endowments, noting a positive return on investment and plans to add more to the funding list. Summer office hours and online classes were addressed, with plans to adhere to the existing policy until changes are proposed. Nicholls Online Student Evaluations for 2013 were reviewed, and a free class on program assessment plans was presented. The definition of a 10-month faculty member and a new structure for governance were also discussed.
Nicholls State University Academic Master Plan
Date: Aug 11, 2021Type: Strategic Plan
This document, presented during the Fall 2021 Convocation, outlines Nicholls State University's strategic direction through its Academic Master Plan and other initiatives. Key focus areas include enhancing existing and developing new academic programs, increasing the university's academic brand visibility, fostering a scholarly environment, providing comprehensive faculty support, creating exceptional teaching and learning environments, and promoting a campus-wide culture of efficiency, transparency, and service. The plan also addresses challenges such as the COVID-19 pandemic, enrollment, and budget, while highlighting ongoing physical campus improvements and future program developments in engineering, cybersecurity, and agriculture. Intended outcomes include providing quality education, ensuring student success, and maintaining a safe and supportive campus community.

Key Contacts

Public-sector contacts connected to Nicholls State University.

Melanie BenoitAdministrative Office Manager and Coordinator of Public Records (Office of Academic Affairs)

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Christopher WoodAssistant Controller for Reporting and Compliance

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Nicholls State University RFPs

INVITATION TO BID Bid Number: SB01927

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Nicholls State University Contracts

MeshNet Inc. d/b/a MeshNet Licensing Inc at Nicholls State University

EAB Global, Inc. at Nicholls State University

Watermark Insights, LLC at Nicholls State University

Watermark Insights, LLC at Nicholls State University

Watermark Insights, LLC at Nicholls State University

Early Buyer Signals

Academic Council Minutes

Nicholls State University Academic Master Plan

Key Contacts

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Nicholls State University RFPs

INVITATION TO BID Bid Number: SB01927

Buyer Attributes

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Nicholls State University Contracts

MeshNet Inc. d/b/a MeshNet Licensing Inc at Nicholls State University

EAB Global, Inc. at Nicholls State University

Watermark Insights, LLC at Nicholls State University

Watermark Insights, LLC at Nicholls State University

Watermark Insights, LLC at Nicholls State University

Early Buyer Signals

Academic Council Minutes

Nicholls State University Academic Master Plan

Key Contacts

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Nicholls State University

Nicholls State University RFPs

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Nicholls State University Contracts

MeshNet Inc. d/b/a MeshNet Licensing Inc at Nicholls State University

EAB Global, Inc. at Nicholls State University

Watermark Insights, LLC at Nicholls State University

Watermark Insights, LLC at Nicholls State University

Watermark Insights, LLC at Nicholls State University

Early Buyer Signals

Academic Council Minutes

Nicholls State University Academic Master Plan

Key Contacts

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Nicholls State University RFPs

Buyer Attributes

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How to Sell to Nicholls State University

Nicholls State University Contracts

MeshNet Inc. d/b/a MeshNet Licensing Inc at Nicholls State University

EAB Global, Inc. at Nicholls State University

Watermark Insights, LLC at Nicholls State University

Watermark Insights, LLC at Nicholls State University

Watermark Insights, LLC at Nicholls State University

Early Buyer Signals

Academic Council Minutes

Nicholls State University Academic Master Plan

Key Contacts

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