Passaic County Community College is seeking bids for snow removal, clearing, and deicing services. The opportunity is listed as BID NO. 26-10, with an issue date of October 1, 2026, and a due date of October 29, 2026. The posting says to request the bid documents from the College’s Purchasing Department by email.
Buyer Attributes
Key metrics and characteristics
City
The city where this buyer is located.
Paterson
Enrollment
Total student enrollment.
4,782
IPEDS ID
Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System identifier.
186034
Mascot
University or college mascot.
Panthers
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
521.7
Grad Rate
Graduation rate percentage.
19%
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
56 / 100
Propensity to Spend
How likely this buyer is to spend on new technology based on operating budget trends.
CautiousAggressive
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AI Adoption Score
How likely this buyer is to adopt new AI technologies.
ConservativeEarly Adopter
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Startup Friendliness
How often this buyer champions startups and early adoption.
Sole Source:Only if it’s a documented emergency or must match existing PCCC systems. Email Director of Purchasing Michael D’Agati (mdagati@pccc.edu) with written justification.
Coops:Frequently procures through the NJCCC Joint Purchasing Consortium; you can gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform — reach out to your Starbridge contact to pursue onboarding.
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Passaic County Community College (PCCC) rarely uses sole source. Only viable for documented emergencies or equipment/services that must match existing PCCC systems.
Action:Position as uniquely compatible or emergency-driven; submit a clear written justification to Director of Purchasing Michael D’Agati (mdagati@pccc.edu).
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PCCC uses cooperative purchasing. Reach out to your Starbridge contact through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform to get onboarded to the recommended path.
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Passaic County Community College Contracts
Track vendor wins and renewal opportunities
Respondus, Inc. at Passaic County Community College
Effective: Aug 1, 2024Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This document outlines the renewal of software licenses for Passaic County Community College by Respondus, Inc. It includes Purchase Order P0176769 for $4,945.00 covering a LockDown Browser renewal, and Invoice Account # 919442177 for a total of $13,795.00, which encompasses both the LockDown Browser renewal ($4,945.00) and an additional Respondus Monitor Tiered License renewal ($8,850.00). The effective term for these renewed services is from August 1, 2024, to July 31, 2025.
Respondus, Inc. at Passaic County Community College
Effective: Aug 1, 2023Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This document details a purchase order (P0174667) and corresponding invoice for the renewal of Respondus Monitor Tiered License and LockDown Browser Campus-wide License for Passaic County Community College from Respondus, Inc. The services are effective from August 1, 2023, to July 31, 2024, for a total amount of $13,445.00.
Early Buyer Signals
Board meetings and strategic plans from Passaic County Community College
Passaic County Community College Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Date: Aug 18, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The meeting encompassed several key business and personnel items. The Board addressed the approval of various goods and services, including contracts for advertising, library materials, online tutoring services, promotional items, and fitness equipment. Personnel actions were finalized, including the approval of new staff appointments, grant support staff reappointments, grant administrator reappointments, and various part-time temporary appointments across multiple departments. The Board also reviewed active searches for several key roles within the college.
Pccc Board of Trustees Board Meeting
Date: Aug 19, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The board approved various business items involving advertising, food services, library materials, online tutoring, fitness equipment, and promotional recruitment goods. Personnel actions were confirmed, including the appointment of faculty members for English, nursing, and psychology, as well as support staff roles in library services, institutional design, and financial aid. A status update was provided regarding the search process, outlining application progress, the upcoming interview schedule for finalists, and evaluation procedures. The board also coordinated logistics for an upcoming meeting.
Passaic County Community College Board of Trustees Board Meeting
Key Contacts
Public-sector contacts connected to Passaic County Community College.
The Board meeting included several key agenda items and resolutions. Topics included the presentation on the Rifle Camp Environmental Center, approval of the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Grant, and the authorization of various purchases of goods and services. The Board also reviewed personnel items, including separations and various appointments. Additionally, the Board authorized the selection of ACCT to conduct the presidential search and approved the formation of a Presidential Search Committee.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Meeting signals
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