R/V Hugh R Sharp Shipyard Annual Maintenance (Request for Proposal)
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Sep 15, 2026
Oct 27, 2026
Annual maintenance on the Hugh R. Sharp research vessel.
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Posted
Sep 15, 2026
Oct 27, 2026
Annual maintenance on the Hugh R. Sharp research vessel.
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City
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Newark
Enrollment
Total student enrollment.
24,412
IPEDS ID
Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System identifier.
130943
Mascot
University or college mascot.
Blue Hens
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
4,931.7
Grad Rate
Graduation rate percentage.
81%
Procurement Hell Score
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64 / 100
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This contract is for e-commerce supply services provided by Amazon.com Services LLC, identified by contract number UD-MSA-0004, with an effective start date of February 1, 2020, and an amount of $258,280.80.
This document outlines a multi-year subscription agreement between Watermark Insights, LLC and the University of Delaware for a LAT Site License and Base Service Package. The current agreement, initiated via an Order Form (Quote Q-25643), spans from May 1, 2024, to April 30, 2027, with annual billing. The agreement is a renewal of services for an accreditation system, building upon a foundational Organization Subscription Agreement from 2018. Individual annual costs are specified, with a Purchase Order and Invoice provided for the second year of the current term.
Board meetings and strategic plans from University of Delaware
This document outlines a phased strategic planning process, structured into 'Listening,' 'Building,' and 'Delivering' stages. Key initiatives include the 'Becoming One UD' program, an 'AI call to action,' and the development of 'OurUD/OneUD community framework' and 'Delaware Declarations.' The plan covers the launch, finalization, approval, and implementation of the strategic plan, with activities scheduled from Fall 2025 through Fall 2027.
The event celebrated the annual University of Delaware Alumni Association Awards, recognizing recipients for their high-impact leadership and service. Discussions focused on the significance of the Blue Hen community, personal reflections from award recipients regarding their academic and extracurricular journeys, and the importance of collaborative efforts in addressing real-world challenges through research, public policy, and community engagement.
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The Board of Trustees discussed several strategic university initiatives, including a special presentation on the Lerner College of Business and Economics and the President's report on strategic planning principles. The Board approved numerous academic resolutions, such as the establishment of several new 4+1 degree programs, the permanent status of existing doctoral and graduate programs, and the creation of the School of Innovation and Entrepreneurship. Additionally, the Board ratified faculty personnel actions, including named professorships, promotions, and tenure, and recognized new faculty emeriti. Financial and operational matters included the ratification of the Kirkbride Hall classroom renovation, the approval of the fiscal year 2027 operating and capital budget with updated tuition and fees, the acknowledgment of significant donor gifts, and the determination of the fiscal year 2027 endowment payout rate.
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