SUNY Erie Community College is soliciting proposals for the Financial Aid Policy and Procedure Manual under RFP-SD-2627-01. The public notice does not expose the detailed scope, deliverables, or response instructions. It lists a publication date of September 23, 2026, and a submission deadline of October 14, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. EDT.
Buyer Attributes
Key metrics and characteristics
City
The city where this buyer is located.
Williamsville
Enrollment
Total student enrollment.
8,090
IPEDS ID
Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System identifier.
191083
Mascot
University or college mascot.
Kats
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
576
Grad Rate
Graduation rate percentage.
28%
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
64 / 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 and grant-driven with unique justification, use sole source; otherwise skip.
Coops:Frequently procures through SUNY or NYS OGS cooperative contracts; 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 Erie Community College, NY rarely uses sole source, generally only for specific, externally-funded grants. Not a viable path for general sales. There is a low ($20,000) competitive bidding threshold—redirect to cooperative contracts to avoid triggering a new bid.
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This entity has used cooperative purchasing before; their policy authorizes piggybacking on pre-competed agreements. You can get onboarded to the recommended path by reaching out to your Starbridge contact through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform.
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Suny Erie Community College Contracts
Track vendor wins and renewal opportunities
Campus Labs, LLC at Suny Erie Community College
Effective: Jul 1, 2012Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This document includes a Campus Labs License Agreement between Erie Community College and Campus Labs, LLC, for the use of Campus Labs programs. The agreement covers a one-year period from July 1, 2012, to June 30, 2013, with a total contract price of $21,500.00 for Baseline (SA) services. The agreement details licensing, support, authorized use, and confidentiality, and is further supported by a Schedule A for pricing and a Schedule A Addendum for product specifics. A Purchase Order number 55105A is associated with this agreement.
Workday, Inc. at Suny Erie Community College
Effective: Dec 15, 2023Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This document is a Supplier Contract Amendment (SCON-000647-4) between Erie Community College and Workday, Inc. It covers an overall period from 2023-12-15 to 2027-01-31 and references three Workday Deployment Tenant Order Forms for consecutive one-year terms, starting from 2024-02-01 until 2027-01-31. The total contract amount is USD 86,400.00.
Workday, Inc. at Suny Erie Community College
Effective: Oct 1, 2022Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This Order Form details the subscription for various Workday services, including Human Capital Management, Financials, and Student Services, for SUNY Erie Community College from Workday, Inc. The contract term is from October 1, 2022, to September 30, 2025, with a clearly stated total subscription fee of 1,759,390 USD. The document provides a breakdown of payments and subscription fees by period, baseline worker and student counts, and outlines terms for potential growth, expansion, and future renewals.
Workday, Inc. at Suny Erie Community College
Effective: Feb 1, 2026Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This Tenant Order Form details a 12-month tenant subscription agreement (ecc5) between Workday, Inc. and SUNY Erie Community College. The service term is from February 1, 2026, to January 31, 2027. The total subscription fee for this initial term is USD 28,800, which is also the total amount due. The Order Form was accepted on November 22, 2025.
Ellucian Company L.P. at Suny Erie Community College
Effective: Sep 1, 2023Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This Purchase Order (PO-019803) issued on 10/23/2023 by Erie Community College (Buyer Sara Dombrowski) to Ellucian Company, LP, covers the annual software maintenance renewal for multiple Ellucian Colleague modules. The service period for this maintenance is from 09/01/2023 to 08/31/2024, with a total PO amount of USD 420,408.00. The PO references original contract SCON-000634 and Quote # 00128790.
Early Buyer Signals
Board meetings and strategic plans from Suny Erie Community College
Board Of Trustees Board Of Trustees Meeting
Date: Aug 28, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The meeting included the introduction of a new trustee and various board members, along with discussions regarding the health and recovery of fellow trustees. Significant focus was placed on the college's athletic program, highlighting the completion of a new athletic stadium, its positive influence on student recruitment, and the broader goal of fostering a strong sense of community and belonging on campus.
Budget, Audit, and Facilities Committee Committee Meeting
Date: Mar 12, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The committee meeting materials focused on financial oversight, auditing, and facilities management for the institution. Key agenda items included the review of the Auxiliary Services Corporation audit, discussions regarding financial statements and auditor communications, and updates on capital projects and facility maintenance. The committee also reviewed budget-to-actual financial dashboards, supplier reports, and progress on the master plan and external consultant studies.
Suny Erie Board Of Trustees Meeting
Date: Jan 29, 2026
Key Contacts
Public-sector contacts connected to Suny Erie Community College.
The Board of Trustees meeting covered several agenda items, including the approval of various contract renewals and software acquisitions. Key actions included approving an agreement with the Erie County Department of Social Services for the Career and Success Training program, purchasing Symplicity Advocate and Accommodate software for case management and accessibility, and renewing the ConexED Scheduling and Virtual One-Stop agreement. Additionally, the board addressed contract renewals for Youth Engagement Services and Xenegrade Corporation, as well as a personnel agenda item involving an interim appointment.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Meeting signals
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