SUNY is seeking bids for project P-1565N, Liberty Terrace Apartment Refresh NORTH, at the University at Albany. The construction work is a north-side apartment refresh that includes replacement of finishes and fixtures. This is a construction procurement, not a grant, with bids due October 22, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. EDT.
SUNY is seeking bids for project P-1565N, Liberty Terrace Apartment Refresh NORTH, at the University at Albany. The construction work is a north-side apartment refresh that includes replacement of finishes and fixtures. This is a construction procurement, not a grant, with bids due October 22, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. EDT.
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Buyer Attributes
Key metrics and characteristics
City
The city where this buyer is located.
Albany
Enrollment
Total student enrollment.
17,560
IPEDS ID
Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System identifier.
196060
Mascot
University or college mascot.
Great Danes
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
2,542.3
Grad Rate
Graduation rate percentage.
61%
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
39 / 100
Propensity to Spend
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Sole Source:If sale is less than $20,000, use sole source.
Coops:Frequently procures through OGS Centralized Contracts, IT Umbrella Contracts – Distributor Based (Award 22876), SUNY University-Wide Contracts, and E&I Cooperative Services; you can gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform — reach out to your Starbridge contact to pursue onboarding.
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SUNY at Albany:Sole source is best for highly specialized or proprietary products. There is a $20,000 ceiling before advertising is required. The end-user department prepares a written justification to Procurement Services. For any procurement over $20,000, a notice in the NYS Contract Reporter is required unless an exemption is granted. Provide strong documentation to the department to streamline approval.
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SUNY at Albany has used cooperative purchasing before. Reach out to your Starbridge contact through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform to get onboarded to the recommended path.
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Suny At Albany Contracts
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Unibuddy Limited at Suny At Albany
Effective: Nov 1, 2025Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This document compiles multiple Unibuddy Order Forms for various departments within the University at Albany / SUNY Albany, covering different services and timeframes. The primary contract extracted is for "University at Albany, Undergraduate Admissions" for Unibuddy Chat Premium Plus + Community services, effective from November 1, 2025, to October 31, 2026, with an annual fee of $31,499. This service provides a peer-to-peer engagement platform for student recruitment and communication. The document also includes the overarching Multi-Year Platform License Agreement, general terms and conditions, and various compliance reports.
Instructure, Inc. at Suny At Albany
Effective: Feb 1, 2024Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This document details a system-wide master agreement for transcript processing and related services for The State University of New York (SUNY) institutions. Initially with Parchment LLC, the contract was assigned to Instructure, Inc. effective February 1, 2024, and renumbered CM0385A/XM0385A. Amendment 1 extends the contract term to November 30, 2025, and updates pricing. The agreement outlines various services including transcript issuance, digital credentials (diplomas, certificates, badges), and admissions services, with flexible pricing models (requestor pay and institution pay) and discounts based on adoption levels for optional participation by SUNY campuses.
Ellucian Company L.P. at Suny At Albany
Effective: Oct 1, 2022Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This Order Form details the provision of Technical Currency Services (Maintenance and Software Support Services) by Ellucian Company L.P. to the State University of New York at Albany, operating under Master Agreement No. CM0663A. The services cover various Ellucian and third-party software components, with specific annual maintenance fees outlined for contract years ending September 30, 2023, 2024, and 2025. The agreement is effective from October 1, 2022, to September 30, 2025, and includes details on support standards, payment terms, and definitions for service call priorities and response times.
Anthology Inc of NY at Suny At Albany
Effective: Sep 1, 2020Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
The University at Albany has contracted Anthology Inc. of NY for a University Engagement Platform. The platform, known as Anthology Engage, is designed to manage student involvement, including organization management, event tracking, co-curricular records, and elections. The agreement, originally effective September 1, 2020, was for a three-year term with a maximum cost of $87,933.00. A subsequent amendment, signed September 27, 2023, extended the contract term until August 31, 2025, and increased the total payable amount to $152,565.00. The contract incorporates a detailed RFP, the vendor's technical and cost proposals, and various standard terms and conditions, focusing on data security, privacy, and service levels.
ProtoCall Services, Inc. at Suny At Albany
Effective: Aug 23, 2021Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This Master Services Agreement outlines the terms and conditions for call center services provided by Protocall Services, Inc. to the University at Albany, State University of New York. The agreement includes a detailed Statement of Work, standard contract clauses, and HIPAA compliance requirements. Initially effective on or before August 23, 2021, the agreement has undergone several amendments, extending its term and updating the rate schedules. The latest amendment extends the service period through July 31, 2026. Compensation is based on monthly prepaid calls, additional call charges, and interpretation services, with rates updated periodically.
Early Buyer Signals
Board meetings and strategic plans from Suny At Albany
The University at Albany Strategic Plan 2024-2029
Date: Jan 1, 2024Type: Strategic Plan
This document, titled "Great Danes Rising: Unleashing Our Potential," outlines The University at Albany's strategic plan for 2024-2029. It is designed to propel the university towards excellence by focusing on five core priorities: student success, research excellence, diversity and inclusion, internationalization, and engagement and service. These priorities are supported by three main strategies, advanced through institutional initiatives and measured by data points such as retention, increased funding, engagement, participation, and enrollment, with the vision of becoming the nation's leading diverse public research university.
University Council Update
Date: Apr 27, 2015Type: Meeting mention
The University Council review focused on several key governance activities, including formal consultations regarding the search for a new Chief Information Officer, governance roles for the proposed College of Emergency Preparedness, and the name change process for the College of Computing and Information. Additionally, the Council addressed the selection of a Senate designee for the START-UP NY Advisory Committee and endorsed a recommendation regarding graduate student representation. Administrative actions included summarizing recent elections for Senate positions, approving membership rosters for the 2015-2016 academic year, and passing amendments to Senate Bylaws and Charter regarding voting privileges for ex officio members.
Key Contacts
Public-sector contacts connected to Suny At Albany.
The council meeting focused on the University's strategic goals, including increasing student enrollment and retention through an enhanced undergraduate experience. Key topics included the hiring of a new Vice President for Information Technology Services, the expansion of the Government and Community Relations Office, and updates on the University's legislative and budgetary priorities, such as the extension of SUNY 2020 and renovations for the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences. The council discussed the establishment of an ETEC facility, branding strategies, and affiliations with the Albany Law School. Additionally, presentations were delivered on the University’s Emergency Preparedness Management plan, active shooter response training, and the allocation of SUNY Performance Fund awards toward academic initiatives.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Meeting signals
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