This RFP is for construction services to oversee the buildout of a new 3D metal printer workshop, converting 1,500 sq ft of administrative space into a 3D printer lab.
The University of Minnesota is requesting proposals for the provision and installation of system furniture for Bid Pack 1 of the Community-University Health Care Center project. Respondents must provide all necessary materials, labor, and services in accordance with the project documents, supplier process requirements, and specified attributes. The solicitation is an issued request for proposal with a hard submission deadline of October 28, 2026, and it is not a grant program.
Sole Source:If sale is less than $50,000, use sole source; use only if truly proprietary—under $50,000 work directly with the department; otherwise seek an approved exception.
Coops:Frequently procures through OMNIA Partners, Sourcewell, and NASPO ValuePoint; you can gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform — reach out to your Starbridge contact to pursue onboarding. Ask Purchasing to confirm and cite the cooperative on the requisition.
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University Of Minnesota Twin Cities, MN requires a competitive event for purchases over $50,000 unless using a cooperative vehicle. For opportunities under $50,000, work directly with the department; no competitive event required. If the product is genuinely proprietary, have a department sponsor complete the 'Department Request for Exception to Board of Regents Policy' form and submit it to Purchasing Services for approval. Note: Due to limited transparency around sole source awards, prioritize coops first.
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University Of Minnesota Twin Cities Contracts
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StarRez Inc at University Of Minnesota Twin Cities
Effective: Apr 1, 2024Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This contract is a Statement of Work (SOW) and Master Subscription Agreement (MSA) for a Housing Management Solution, provided by StarRez, Inc. to the Regents of the University of Minnesota. It covers software licensing with various features, cloud platform, implementation services, and ongoing support for a five-year term from April 1, 2024, to March 31, 2029. The document details an initial investment of $158,613.50, which includes the first year's discounted annual software subscription ($128,006) and discounted one-time implementation services ($30,607.50). It also outlines pricing for additional beds and optional modules, payment terms, and comprehensive legal provisions including data security, confidentiality, and indemnification based on RFP #11546.2066271.BW.
CampusCE Corporation at University Of Minnesota Twin Cities
Effective: Mar 29, 2011Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This Service Agreement outlines the provision of CampusCE Education Management System (EMS) Suite Version 6.0 as a Software as a Service (SaaS) to the Osher Lifelong Learning institute at the University of Minnesota. The agreement includes initial software access, implementation, training, support, and business consulting services. Key costs include a one-time license fee of $1,000, a one-time implementation fee of $5,000, and an annual maintenance fee of $6,000. Additional services are billed hourly. The contract commenced on March 29, 2011, and continues until terminated by either party, incorporating separate General Terms and Conditions.
Oracle America, Inc. at University Of Minnesota Twin Cities
Effective: Feb 5, 2018Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This document is Oracle Master Agreement Amendment Three, effective February 5, 2023, updating the Oracle Master Agreement US-OMA-1164550. It extends the Master Agreement's validity through February 4, 2025, caps technical support fee increases for hardware and software at 6%, and entirely replaces the pricing exhibit. The new Exhibit A establishes detailed discount schedules and price lists for a wide range of Oracle products and services, including On-Prem Program Licenses, Cloud Services, Systems Hardware and Software, Consulting Services, Advanced Customer Services (with Managed Cloud Services price holds), and Oracle University Training Services, providing a framework for future procurements by Midwestern Higher Education Compact (MHEC).
Oracle America, Inc. at University Of Minnesota Twin Cities
Effective: Feb 5, 2018Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This Master Agreement, effective February 5, 2018, between Oracle America, Inc. and Midwestern Higher Education Compact, establishes a three-year framework for MHEC and its authorized users to procure a wide range of Oracle products and services. The agreement incorporates detailed General Terms and specific Schedules for Hardware, Programs, Cloud Services, general Services, and Managed Cloud Services. It also includes Exhibit A, which comprehensively outlines the pricing and discounting structures for all covered offerings.
Unizin, Ltd. at University Of Minnesota Twin Cities
Effective: Aug 28, 2022Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This Third Amendment to the Unizin Service Addendum for Canvas, effective August 21, 2025, between Unizin, Ltd. and the Regents of the University of Minnesota, reinstates the Service Addendum uninterrupted from August 28, 2022. It amends clauses regarding service fees, which will be based on services ordered from Instructure, and the term, making it coterminous with the Master Service Agreement.
Early Buyer Signals
Board meetings and strategic plans from University Of Minnesota Twin Cities
University of Minnesota Board of Regents Board Meeting
Date: Jul 22, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The board meeting featured the official introduction of the new vice president and chief budget officer and the recognition of an award-winning student athlete. Key agenda items included the appointment of an interim chancellor for the Crookton campus and a discussion regarding an amendment to the presidential employment agreement. The President's report covered federal policy developments impacting higher education, the launch of a university-wide artificial intelligence hub, and strategic goals for the upcoming academic year.
University of Minnesota Strategic Roadmap 2030
Date: Nov 13, 2025Type: Strategic Plan
This strategic roadmap, titled 'Elevate Extraordinary 2030', outlines a unified, forward-looking vision for the University of Minnesota. It is designed to prepare students, strengthen communities, and secure the University's future as a world-class public research institution. The plan focuses on five strategic imperatives: preparing students for leadership and service, innovating how Minnesotans learn, serving communities and strengthening Minnesota's economy, leading in sustainability and innovation, and investing in Minnesota's people, places, and possibilities. The overall vision is to ensure the University remains a force for good for students, communities, and the future of Minnesota.
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Aks ZaheerAcademic Director, Holmes Center for Entrepreneurship
This roadmap, titled 'Elevate Extraordinary,' outlines the future direction for the University of Minnesota. The plan emphasizes building upon existing strengths and elevating them to greater heights through university-wide engagement in creating a shared vision. By 2030, the strategic objectives are to accelerate learning into action, transform exploration into meaningful outcomes, and convert achievements into sustained value.
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