Work generally consists of renovating the existing bookstore into student affairs space, including related architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, fire protection, and associated improvements.
Sole Source:If sale is less than $114,800, use sole source.
Coops:Over $114,800: Prepare for a formal competitive bid; in parallel, offer a compliant Sourcewell purchase to speed procurement. Frequently procures through 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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There is no evidence that Southwestern College actively uses cooperative purchasing today, though policy allows it. You can position these co-ops as another compliant option, and you can reach out to your Starbridge contact to gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform.
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Southwestern College Contracts
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Ellucian Company LLC at Southwestern College
Effective: Dec 1, 2025Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This document is an Order Form for the renewal of a Custom Software Extended Maintenance Agreement (CESA) between Ellucian Company LLC and Southwestern Community College District. It covers Software Development Maintenance Services for a one-year term from December 1, 2025, to November 30, 2026, for a total fee of $2,572. The services specifically relate to the California State Grant Interface CESA deliverable, encompassing analysis, design, coding, testing, delivery, documentation, and defect repair.
Ellucian Company LLC at Southwestern College
Effective: Jan 1, 2026Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This Order Form details a contract between Ellucian and Southwestern College for Managed Services, specifically Flexible Advisory Services. The initial term runs from January 1, 2026, to December 31, 2026, with an annual fee of $123,000. The services provided by Ellucian are comprehensively outlined in the attached Statement of Work, covering areas such as IT support, reporting, and various advisory and consulting services, alongside specifying client responsibilities and secure remote access protocols.
Ellucian Company L.P. at Southwestern College
Effective: Jul 1, 2023Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
Ellucian Company LLC at Southwestern College
Effective: Aug 12, 2025Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This Order Form details professional services provided by Ellucian Company LLC to Southwestern Community College District, covering Colleague Finance Consulting and Project Management for a total of $49,200. The agreement was executed on August 12, 2025, and operates under an existing underlying agreement.
Ellucian Company LLC at Southwestern College
Effective: Dec 1, 2025Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This Order Form outlines an agreement between Ellucian and Southwestern College for Professional Services, specifically Colleague Financial Aid Consulting and Ellucian Project Management. The services are largely provided on a time and materials basis, with an estimated total fee of $50,880. The delivery of these services is anticipated to occur between December 1, 2025, and November 30, 2027. The document also specifies invoicing terms, payment conditions, and references an underlying master agreement.
Early Buyer Signals
Board meetings and strategic plans from Southwestern College
Academic Technology Committee Minutes
Date: Sep 1, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The committee discussed upcoming accessibility training sessions and concerns regarding the state's revised attendance accounting and funding formula. Members reviewed the formal committee charge and assessed an updated academic computer replacement list, prioritizing specific line items for purchase due to funding and pricing fluctuations. Additional discussions covered technology infrastructure issues in specific campus buildings, outdated enrollment guidance on the college website, challenges with student registration processes, ongoing interest in AI developments, and reports of fraudulent online enrollments.
Governing Board Legislation Committee Minutes
Date: Jun 25, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The committee reviewed and accepted the 2025-2026 Legislative Session Bill Tracking Report. This report identifies legislation currently before the California Legislature that aligns with the Board of Trustees' established legislative priorities, including details regarding bill status, author, description, and district action for each tracked measure.
Enrollment Management Support Committee Minutes
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The committee reviewed enrollment updates and discussed alternative reporting tools for Business Objects. A report was presented on the Enrollment Management Academy, highlighting strategies such as streamlining degree offerings, integrating FTES and FTEF allocations, and developing data packets for scheduling. Additionally, the committee received an update on the Integrated FTEF-FTES Scheduling data dashboard implementation and analyzed enrollment growth trends to inform the ongoing debate regarding the FTES target for 2027-2028.
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