Provide design-build and construction manager services with lump sum pricing for the design, preconstruction, and construction of multiple projects under a master enabling agreement.
Buyer Attributes
Key metrics and characteristics
City
The city where this buyer is located.
San Francisco
Enrollment
Total student enrollment.
22,563
IPEDS ID
Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System identifier.
122597
Mascot
University or college mascot.
Gators
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
2,376.3
Grad Rate
Graduation rate percentage.
50%
Procurement Difficulty Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
68 / 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:If sale is less than $20,000, use sole source. Otherwise, use only if no coop path exists; expect significant justification and multi-level approvals for >$20,
Coops:Frequently procures through California State University – Systemwide Agreements/MEAs, NASPO ValuePoint, 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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Thresholds/Notes:Sole source for purchases over $20,000 is opaque and high-friction, requiring extensive internal justification and multi-level approvals. Given SFSU’s low competitive bidding thresholds (informal bids start at ~$50,000), prioritize cooperative purchasing to avoid an uncertain approval process.
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SFSU actively uses cooperative purchasing to bypass competitive bidding for purchases over $50,000. Reach out to your Starbridge contact through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform to get onboarded to the recommended path.
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San Francisco State University Contracts
Track vendor wins and renewal opportunities
Watermark Insights, LLC at San Francisco State University
Effective: Jan 1, 2022Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This document is a Quote and Order Form for a 48-month subscription to 'Faculty Success - Faculty Accomplishments' software provided by Watermark Insights, LLC to San Francisco State University. The agreement, effective from January 1, 2022, outlines four annual terms, each with its own total cost. Billing is annual, and payment terms are Net 30. The document also references a Master Subscription Agreement for terms and conditions.
Instructure, Inc. at San Francisco State University
Effective: Jan 1, 2026Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This Order Form details the agreement between Instructure, Inc. and San Francisco State University for Canvas Credentials services, including a non-recurring implementation bundle and a recurring subscription. The services commence on January 1, 2026, and run through December 31, 2026. The total cost for the first year is USD 13,900.00, covering both recurring and non-recurring items, with provisions for automatic annual renewal at a 5% price increase.
Blackbaud, Inc. at San Francisco State University
Effective: Nov 1, 2024Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This Service Agreement (P24080) formalizes a four-year renewal for RE NXT and LO Learn More Offer services provided by Blackbaud Inc. to San Francisco State University, commencing November 1, 2024, and concluding October 31, 2028. The total contract value is $730,430.47, with annual payments detailed in Order Number Q-503313, which is incorporated as Rider B. The agreement also integrates a Master Enabling Agreement (C-CSUCO-00000903) as Rider A, outlining general provisions and information security requirements.
Transact Campus Inc. at San Francisco State University
Effective: Jan 30, 2024Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This Service Agreement (P23134) between the Trustees of the California State University (San Francisco State University) and Transact Campus Inc., dated January 30, 2024, is for Mobile Credential Licensing, Expert Services, and Customer Services. The agreement has a three-year term with an option for a one-year extension, with total payments not exceeding $73,370.25. It incorporates a system-wide Master Enabling Agreement (MEA 2018.000712) and its amendments, general and supplemental IT provisions, and specific order forms and an SOW for the mobile credential project.
InfoEd International at San Francisco State University
Effective: Jul 1, 2025Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This document is Amendment #2 to Service Agreement P20212 between the California State University and InfoEdGlobal. It extends the service term from July 1, 2025, to March 31, 2026, for Cloud-Based Web application services for Comprehensive Grants and Contracts Management. The amendment adds $65,658.00, increasing the total agreement value to $500,000.00. Exhibit B details pricing terms and project costs for various modules and services.
Early Buyer Signals
Board meetings and strategic plans from San Francisco State University
San Francisco State University Foundation Alumni Relations Committee Meeting Minutes
Date: May 7, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The committee discussed departmental updates regarding alumni relations staffing and evaluated strategies to enhance corporate engagement, including the establishment of alumni affinity groups. Key agenda items included the Hall of Fame 2026 selection process, focusing on candidate criteria, industry representation, and the prioritization of specific nominees, as well as coordination efforts for scholarship volunteer opportunities.
San Francisco State University Foundation Investment Committee Meeting Minutes
Date: May 20, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The committee introduced a new member and approved the committee meeting schedule for the upcoming fiscal year. A comprehensive overview of the foundation's investment portfolio was provided, covering market conditions, liquidity, asset allocation, and performance relative to benchmarks. Market analysis focused on the recovery of global equity markets, the resilience of stock markets amidst geopolitical tensions, inflation and interest rate outlooks, and corporate earnings growth projections. The meeting also included a closed session to discuss investment matters.
San Francisco State University Foundation Executive Committee Executive Committee Meeting
Key Contacts
Public-sector contacts connected to San Francisco State University.
The committee addressed several operational and strategic topics, including an update on campus developments such as enrollment projections, the state budget's impact on funding, and upcoming leadership events. Discussion included the introduction of the new Associate Vice President for Strategic Marketing & Communications and plans for a major website redesign. Updates were provided regarding the Endowment Administration Policy, board recruitment efforts, and progress in alumni relations initiatives, including the Hall of Fame Awards and scholarship programs. The committee reviewed financial reporting, including audit timelines, athletics program priorities, fundraising results for previous and current fiscal years, investment portfolio performance with a focus on ESG strategies, and the status of the university's comprehensive fundraising campaign.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Meeting signals
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Track San Francisco State University meetings, strategic plans, and budget discussions before the public bid appears.