Dutchess Community College is soliciting bids for preventive maintenance, testing, and repair of its vertical transportation equipment. The work includes scheduled maintenance, diagnosing malfunctions, and responding to routine and emergency calls. Bidders must submit the required pricing and licensing documentation.
Buyer Attributes
Key metrics and characteristics
City
The city where this buyer is located.
Poughkeepsie
Enrollment
Total student enrollment.
6,606
IPEDS ID
Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System identifier.
190840
Mascot
University or college mascot.
Falcons
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
481.3
Grad Rate
Graduation rate percentage.
30%
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
41 / 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, use sole source.
Coops:Frequently procures through NYS OGS or a national cooperative; you can gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform — reach out to your Starbridge contact to pursue onboarding.
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DCC actively uses cooperative purchasing for major IT buys (e.g., recent six-figure laptop and monitor procurements), leveraging pre-competed contracts to avoid formal bidding. 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 Dutchess Community College Contracts
Track vendor wins and renewal opportunities
Respondus at Suny Dutchess Community College
Effective: Aug 1, 2022Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This document is a price quotation and fee agreement for the renewal of LockDown Browser and Respondus Monitor licenses for SUNY - Dutchess Community College, covering the annual term from August 1, 2022, to July 31, 2023, for a total annual fee of $7,695. The agreement details specific product licensing, includes 200 Respondus Monitor seats with the LockDown Browser license, and provides terms regarding additional seats and tax implications.
Respondus, Inc. at Suny Dutchess Community College
Effective: Aug 1, 2025Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This Purchase Order (P0067133) from Dutchess Community College to Respondus, Inc. covers the annual renewal of Respondus and Lockdown Browser licenses. The service period for this renewal is from August 1, 2025, to July 31, 2026. The total cost for this renewal is $9,495.00.
Ellucian Company L.P. at Suny Dutchess Community College
Effective: Aug 1, 2025Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This Purchase Order (P0067456) from Dutchess Community College to Ellucian Company LP details a renewal for SUNY Contract Master Agreement #00663. The service period for this renewal is from August 1, 2025, to July 31, 2026. The PO was issued on September 1, 2025, and includes general terms and conditions.
Ellucian Company L.P. at Suny Dutchess Community College
Effective: Aug 1, 2024Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This Purchase Order (P0064670) from Dutchess Community College to Ellucian Company LP covers a term from August 1, 2024, to July 31, 2025, referencing SUNY Contract Master Agreement #00663. Although sections for specific line items and a total amount are present, no values have been entered for them.
Ellucian Company L.P. at Suny Dutchess Community College
Effective: Aug 1, 2022Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This purchase order, P0059396, issued by Dutchess Community College to Ellucian Company LP, covers services for the period of 8/1/2022 to 7/31/2023 under SUNY Contract Master Agreement #00663, for a total amount of $67,410.00.
Early Buyer Signals
Board meetings and strategic plans from Suny Dutchess Community College
Board of Trustees of Dutchess Community College Board of Trustees Meeting
Date: Sep 22, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The Board approved the 2026-2027 board officer elections and the meeting schedule for the upcoming year. Additionally, they granted emeritus status to a retiring employee and authorized the creation of new staff positions. A significant capital project was also approved for Phase 1 of the Campus Transformation Project, which includes facility renovations and additions with a total projected cost of $24,300,000 to be funded through state and sponsor shares.
Dutchess Community College Board Of Trustees Meeting Minutes
Date: Aug 25, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The board meetings covered a wide range of operational and academic topics. Key discussions included the approval of various college policies, including those regarding artificial intelligence, travel reimbursement, and promotion and tenure procedures. Financial items included approval of the five-year capital plan, lease renewals, bid awards for security services and timekeeping systems, and the adoption of the college operating budget. Personnel matters were addressed, including the approval of new titles, commendations for outgoing trustees, and pay increases for management confidential employees. Additionally, academic calendars for future terms and contracts for tax form processing services were approved.
Key Contacts
Public-sector contacts connected to Suny Dutchess Community College.
Board of Trustees of Duchess Community College Board of Trustees Meeting
Date: Jul 28, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The board discussed capital budget requests for the 2027-2031 period, focusing on the campus transformation plan including additions to Duchess Hall and renovations in Hudson Hall. IT infrastructure updates were presented, covering a successful laptop deployment for employees, telephone system upgrades with panic buttons, classroom technology enhancements, and a network infrastructure overhaul transitioning to Juniper switches. The academic and student affairs update touched upon master plan amendments and center of excellence progress. Several resolutions were adopted, including new policies regarding artificial intelligence, travel reimbursement, and promotion and tenure procedures.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Meeting signals
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Track Suny Dutchess Community College meetings, strategic plans, and budget discussions before the public bid appears.