South Dakota State University is requesting bids for five used pickup trucks. The trucks are to be delivered to Brookings, South Dakota, and no makes, models, or additional vehicle requirements are specified. Bids are due November 17, 2026, at 8:00 PM UTC.
Buyer Attributes
Key metrics and characteristics
City
The city where this buyer is located.
Brookings
Enrollment
Total student enrollment.
12,056
IPEDS ID
Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System identifier.
219356
Mascot
University or college mascot.
Jackrabbits
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
1,822.3
Grad Rate
Graduation rate percentage.
62%
Procurement Difficulty Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
59 / 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 $4,000, use sole source.
Coops:Frequently procures through OMNIA Partners 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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South Dakota State University (SDSU) uses sole source extremely rarely (little to no public awards). Purchases over $4,000 require formal competitive bidding; leverage cooperative contracts instead to bypass the bid. Practical approach: redirect opportunities away from sole source toward approved cooperative agreements.
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SDSU actively uses cooperative purchasing (authorized for all NASPO ValuePoint agreements via the State of South Dakota) and has used OMNIA Partners (e.g., the Lincoln Hall renovation). Policy 5:35 prioritizes state and national contracts as a first source. Reach out to your Starbridge contact through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform to get onboarded to the recommended path.
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South Dakota State University Contracts
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Anthology Inc of NY at South Dakota State University
Effective: Jul 1, 2022Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This document compiles three separate agreements for South Dakota State University with entities related to Anthology. The first is a Sixth Amendment to a License Agreement, effective July 1, 2022, renewing "Insight, Planning, and Outcomes" programs for 36 months for a total of $205,434. The second is an Order Form dated June 27, 2024, for "Integration Endpoint", "Radius by Campus Management CRM", and "Consulting Hours", totaling $694,627.00 for a 12-month term under a Master Services Agreement from April 30, 2015. The third is an Agreement Renewal Confirmation Notice for "Anthology Engage" covering three annual periods from July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2027, with individual annual totals of $9,560.00, $9,847.00, and $10,143.00.
Oracle America, Inc. at South Dakota State University
Effective: Aug 22, 2022Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This document is an Oracle Academy Institution Membership Agreement between Oracle America, Inc. and South Dakota State University College, as amended. It grants the institution non-exclusive rights to use Oracle Academy Benefits (programs, services, training, materials) for educational purposes within an accredited program. The agreement, which specifies the membership is free, is for an initial two-year term, automatically renewing for additional two-year periods. Key provisions cover responsibilities, usage restrictions, intellectual property, support, audits, termination conditions, warranties, liability limitations, and confidentiality. An amendment, signed in May 2024, modifies the governing law and venue from California to South Dakota.
Digital Architecture LLC at South Dakota State University
Effective: Aug 15, 2022Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This document functions as an Order Form Addendum from Digital Architecture, LLC to South Dakota State University, effective August 15, 2022. It primarily covers the addition of 'Acalog Career Pathways' services for an initial one-year term, with an initial payment of $7,999.00, and is subject to an existing Software License and Hosting Agreement. The document also includes the full text of the underlying Software License & Hosting Agreement, dated December 21, 2006, which outlines terms for acalog ACMS™ services, including licensing, hosting, and support, with an initial contract total of $61,350.00.
Mongoose Research, Inc. at South Dakota State University
Effective: Jul 1, 2022Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This is a Software-as-a-Service Agreement between Mongoose Research, Inc. and South Dakota State University for the Cadence Texting Platform. The contract outlines services including unlimited texting to prospective students, unlimited contact records, and ongoing support. The agreement is effective from July 1, 2022, to June 30, 2023, with a total contract value of $13,800. It incorporates detailed Master Terms and Conditions and an Initial Order (Exhibit A) specifying the investment for 'Unlimited Users for One Team: Admissions'.
TECHNOLUTIONS INC at South Dakota State University
Effective: Jul 1, 2023Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This Schedule I details the agreement between South Dakota State University and Technolutions, Inc. for the licensing, hosting, and support of the Slate constituent relationship management system. The comprehensive Slate system, including enrollment/student success functionality, data management, and support resources, will be provided with 99.99% system availability. Payments of $37,500 are scheduled semi-annually from July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2028, as an addendum to a Master Services Agreement signed on June 22, 2023.
Early Buyer Signals
Board meetings and strategic plans from South Dakota State University
South Dakota State University Strategic Plan 2026
Date: Nov 2, 2026Type: Strategic Plan
This document provides an update on South Dakota State University's strategic plan, 'Pathway to Premier', emphasizing its mission as a land-grant university. The plan focuses on achieving excellence through transformative education, cultivating and strengthening community engagement, fostering innovation and increasing research and scholarly activity, and maintaining a growing, high-performing, and healthy university. Key areas include enhancing academic programs, ensuring student success, serving the state's workforce, expanding regional presence, advancing research in data-driven agriculture, rural health, and bioproducts, and ensuring institutional financial stability, infrastructure, safety, and efficient operations.
South Dakota State University Strategic Plan 2018-2023
Date: Jan 11, 2018Type: Strategic Plan
The document introduces "Imagine 2023," the new strategic plan for South Dakota State University. This plan is built upon core values of being people-centered, creativity, integrity, diversity, and excellence. Its mission is to offer a rich academic experience and an environment of inclusion through student-centered education, creative activities, research innovation, and engagement to improve quality of life. The vision is for the university to become a premier land-grant institution known for high value, innovation, and bold impact. The plan outlines four main goals: achieving excellence through transformative education, cultivating and strengthening community engagement, fostering innovation and increasing research/scholarship/creative activity, and becoming a growing, high-performing, and healthy university, supported by strategic enrollment management and financial stewardship.
Key Contacts
Public-sector contacts connected to South Dakota State University.
JS
Joseph SantosAcademic Director, Ness School of Management and Economics
South Dakota State University Campus Conversations
Date: May 1, 2018Type: Meeting mention
The discussion centered on the university's strategic plan, titled Imagine 2023, and the implementation of key performance indicators across various institutional goals. Topics included research initiatives, faculty and staff development, student success metrics, campus climate assessments, enrollment strategies, and community engagement. Additionally, the leadership introduced the SD State Bold Initiatives as a new category to drive transformative change and innovation within the institution.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Meeting signals
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Track South Dakota State University meetings, strategic plans, and budget discussions before the public bid appears.