Black Hills State University seeks proposals from qualified vendors to fabricate, furnish, deliver, and install a new campus wayfinding and signage system according to BHSU’s design documents and specifications. The work includes producing signage, coordinating fabrication and materials, providing mounting hardware, delivering signs to campus, and professionally installing them at designated locations. The RFP aims to create a consistent, durable signage system that improves campus navigation and appearance; proposals are due October 15, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. Mountain Time.
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City
The city where this buyer is located.
Spearfish
Enrollment
Total student enrollment.
3,346
IPEDS ID
Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System identifier.
219046
Mascot
University or college mascot.
Yellow Jackets
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
335.3
Grad Rate
Graduation rate percentage.
43%
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
58 / 100
Propensity to Spend
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ConservativeEarly Adopter
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Sole Source:If sale is less than $25,000, use sole source. Not a practical path here; route requests to NASPO to satisfy policy and avoid the $25,000 bid.
Coops:Lead with State of South Dakota NASPO ValuePoint contracts. Frequently procures through NASPO ValuePoint; you can gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform — reach out to your Starbridge contact to pursue onboarding.
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Black Hills State University (BHSU), SD:No public record of sole source awards. The university applies a standard $25,000 competitive bidding requirement. Practical note: Redirect opportunities to State of South Dakota NASPO ValuePoint cooperative contracts to meet competitive requirements under BHSU Purchasing Policy 5:8. For technology, first engage the BHSU Director of Network & Computer Services to confirm alignment with SDBOR standards.
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BHSU uses cooperative purchasing; state contracts are the primary source per Policy 5:8. Lead with the State of South Dakota’s NASPO ValuePoint participating addendums. Reach out to your Starbridge contact through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform to get onboarded to the recommended path.
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Black Hills State University Contracts
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Instructure, Inc. at Black Hills State University
Effective: Apr 1, 2023Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This contract outlines a five-year agreement between Instructure, Inc. and the South Dakota Department of Education for comprehensive educational cloud services. The services, commencing April 1, 2023, and concluding March 31, 2028, include subscriptions for Canvas Catalog, Canvas LMS, and Canvas Studio, along with 24x7 support, Tier 1 support, technical consulting, and an implementation bundle. The total contract amount is not to exceed $940,170.00. The agreement also incorporates stringent IT security and data handling requirements as mandated by the South Dakota Bureau of Information and Telecommunications.
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Board meetings and strategic plans from Black Hills State University
Black Hill State University Commencement
Date: Nov 22, 2020Type: Meeting mention
This document pertains to the 180th commencement ceremony for the Class of 2020 at Black Hill State University, held in the morning. The ceremony included the presentation of colors by the BHSU ROTC Color Guard and remarks from Vice President for University Advancement Steve Meeker, who welcomed attendees and emphasized safety protocols, including mask usage. Dr. Greg Farley, Dean of the College of Business and Natural Sciences, led the ceremony. Addresses were given by President Lori Nichols, who acknowledged the challenging circumstances of the last two semesters due to the pandemic, and Dr. Holly Downing, the 2020 Distinguished Faculty Member, who retired last May and offered advice focused on embracing uncertainty, the importance of social contact and community engagement, and promoting civil discourse. Regent Joan Wink also delivered greetings.
Black Hills State University Strategic Plan 2022-2026
Date: Dec 12, 2022Type: Strategic Plan
Black Hills State University initiated a new five-year strategic plan, titled 'Climbing New Peaks', during the past year. This plan serves as a roadmap for the university's future direction.
Black Hills State University Commencement
Key Contacts
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Debbie LiddickAssistant Director, Facilities and Management
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Scott HansonAssistant Director, Facilities Maintenance & Energy
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Date: May 8, 2021
Type: Meeting mention
The document pertains to the 131st (later corrected to 181st) Commencement Ceremony for the 9 AM session, including the College of Business & Natural Sciences. The ceremony involved the presentation of colors by the BHSU ROTC Color Guard and remarks from university leadership, including the Vice President for University Advancement and the President. A significant portion of the event recognized the Class of 1970 celebrating their 51st reunion and the presentation of an Honorary Doctorate of Public Service to alumnus Johnny D. Johnson, detailing his career achievements, particularly his leadership in developing CHS into the largest farmer-owned agricultural co-op in the U.S. Remarks to graduates emphasized perseverance through challenging times, the value of education, and key life lessons learned, such as the importance of continuous learning, positive attitude, hard work, communication skills, and life balance.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
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