The Trustees of Purdue University invites sealed bids for complete construction of the Wade Utility Plant chilled water system automation project at its West Lafayette campus. Bids are due October 29, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. EDT, and a voluntary pre-bid meeting is scheduled for October 5, 2026, at 1:30 p.m. EDT at the Utility Plant Office Facility. Bids must include the required construction forms, non-collusion affidavit, contractor drug-testing plan, and combination bid bond and construction bond; bid documents are available through PurduePlanroom.
Purdue University is seeking sealed construction bids for the Wade Utility Plant fire alarm and detection replacement on its West Lafayette campus. Bidders must submit the required bid forms, subcontractor information and bid bond. A voluntary pre-bid meeting and site visit are scheduled before bids close.
Purdue University is seeking proposals for an enterprise-wide Content Management System to support its academic, research, and administrative functions. The scope includes system architecture, customization, content migration, and integration with existing campus systems. Vendors are expected to provide project plans, cost estimates, staffing models, training, documentation, and at least three years of post-implementation support.
Sole Source:If sale is less than $10,000, use sole source.
Coops:Frequently procures through Sourcewell, OMNIA, and NASPO ValuePoint; you can gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform — reach out to your Starbridge contact to pursue onboarding.
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Purdue University Main Campus, IN provides no public transparency on awarded “Special Procurements” (sole source). Pursuing sole source is highly unpredictable. Redirect efforts to cooperative purchasing to streamline the formal competitive process required for purchases over $10,000.
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Purdue University Main Campus Contracts
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Allied Waste Systems of Colorado LLC at Purdue University Main Campus
Effective: Dec 26, 2024Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This document is the First Amendment to an Agreement for the Exchange of Real Property between Allied Waste Systems of Colorado, LLC (Republic) and the City and County of Denver (Denver). It confirms the original agreement's effective date of December 26, 2024, amends provisions related to property surveys, and updates the inspection completion date to May 1, 2025. The Amendment clarifies that its terms supersede the original agreement in case of conflict.
Applied Property Services, Inc. at Purdue University Main Campus
Effective: Apr 30, 2025Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This document is a First Amendment to an existing professional services agreement (Contract No. 202158476) between the City and County of Denver and Applied Property Services Inc. The amendment, effective April 30, 2025, extends the contract term to four years from the effective date and increases the maximum contract amount to $490,180.00 for parking lot maintenance, landscaping, and snow/ice removal services at Denver International Airport. It also updates provisions regarding MWBE compliance, prompt payment, prevailing wages, and insurance requirements.
Flatiron Constructors Inc. at Purdue University Main Campus
Effective: Apr 1, 2024Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This Unit Price Contract for Construction is between the City and County of Denver's Department of Aviation and Flatiron Constructors, Inc. for the Peña Boulevard Phase 1B Construction project at Denver International Airport. The project involves highway reconstruction, including the Jackson Gap Street Interchange and Direct Connection Ramps, with a maximum contract amount of $50,793,225.40$. The contract's effective start date is anticipated for April 1, 2024, with a completion period of 900 calendar days, concluding around September 18, 2026. The agreement details the scope of work, payment terms, dispute resolution, insurance, prevailing wage requirements, and adherence to various federal and local regulations, including MWBE participation goals. The contract explicitly states a 'Maximum Contract Amount' as the overall total, with provisions for reconciliation via change orders based on unit measured quantities.
Aramark Management Services Limited Partnership at Purdue University Main Campus
Effective: Oct 1, 2024Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This document is a First Amendment to an existing agreement between the City and County of Denver (DEN) and Aramark Management Services Limited Partnership for professional snow removal and melting services at Denver International Airport. The amendment increases the maximum contract amount to $29,000,000.00, adds new service areas, and updates the scope of work, pricing, and insurance requirements. Services are provided during the official snow season from October 1st to April 30th.
FRONTIER AIRLINES INC at Purdue University Main Campus
Effective: May 3, 2022Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This document is the First Amendment to an existing Airport Use and Lease Agreement between the City and County of Denver and Frontier Airlines, Inc., originally effective May 3, 2022 (Contract No. 202055453). The amendment modifies several sections of the existing agreement, addressing utility undergrounding costs, cost overrun responsibilities, maintenance of ground boarding facilities, and the potential for Frontier Airlines to lease additional RON positions. The amendment details various project cost estimates related to the Ground Loading Facility, specifying a total project cost of $246,523,812, but clarifies that Frontier Airlines is only directly responsible for a portion of these costs, with an estimated total of $6,334,291 for GLF, TF&E, and O&M. The amendment's signature date is November 29, 2025.
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Purdue University Board of Trustees Stated Meeting
Date: Jun 5, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The board discussed the university's presidential transition and the status of the search process. Approval was granted for a unanimous consent agenda, which included faculty chair appointments, a research institute reclassification, operating budgets, and various construction contracts. Reports provided updates on fundraising momentum and the One Health Initiative. Additionally, the board ratified resolutions of appreciation for the outgoing Dean of Engineering, Arvind Raman, and President Mung Chiang, recognizing their respective leadership and service to the university.
Purdue University Board of Trustees Special Meeting
Date: May 25, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The Board met to approve the appointment of an interim president of the university, Mitchell E. Daniels, Jr., following the announced departure of the current president. Discussion focused on the importance of maintaining stability, ensuring continuity of leadership during the transition, and the Board's commitment to launching a search for a permanent successor. Additionally, the Board reviewed and approved compensation terms for the interim appointment, noting that they were established below market rates.
Purdue University Board of Trustees Stated Meeting
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The board approved a unanimous consent agenda that included posthumous degrees, 2026 faculty promotions, organizational restructuring, an internal audit report, a major contract for an identity management platform, and property acquisitions. The meeting featured tributes to notable university figures and the approval of resolutions of appreciation for major donors alongside various naming requests. Furthermore, the board endorsed the proposed merit increase structure for FY27 and received a comprehensive five-year review of the university's strategic initiatives, focusing on advancements in education, national security, and scientific research.
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