Contractor shall create and operate a comprehensive textbook and course materials platform that is Digital First, while ensuring the continued availability of physical textbooks and materials where needed. The Contractor shall provide a robust faculty adoption platform and economical options for students to access required and recommended course materials from a broad network of publishers in multiple formats (including digital and physical), price points, acquisition methods (purchase, rental, inclusive access), and payment methods. Additionally, the Contractor shall propose and implement a comprehensive, integrated campus retail program that delivers a modernized retail experience that includes online retail, physical and mobile retail, and campus-wide merchandise services across the campuses. The University’s intent is not merely to operate a retail space, but to create a dynamic, brand-forward, student-centered retail model that integrates physical retail, mobile and pop-up retail, e-commerce, and event-based activations to meet customers where they are and enhance campus life.
Comprehensive Data Lakehouse platform that provides a solution to ingest raw data from varied source systems, blended, cleansed, and made available for operations, reporting, and analytics.
Buyer Attributes
Key metrics and characteristics
City
The city where this buyer is located.
Montclair
Enrollment
Total student enrollment.
23,375
IPEDS ID
Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System identifier.
185590
Mascot
University or college mascot.
Red Hawks
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
2,648
Grad Rate
Graduation rate percentage.
65%
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
58 / 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:Avoid—process is opaque and rarely used; pivot to coops instead.
Coops:Frequently procures through Sourcewell and NASPO ValuePoint; you can gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform — reach out to your Starbridge contact to pursue onboarding. For purchases ≥ $119,800, be ready to provide at least one additional quote from another supplier on the contract.
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Montclair State University, NJ:The sole source path is opaque and rarely used. Practical guidance: do not pursue sole source unless absolutely unavoidable; pivot immediately to cooperative purchasing to bypass strict competitive bidding and vendor barriers. Expect heavy administrative requirements for unknown vendors (NJSTART registration, insurance, NJ pay-to-play and EEO/AA compliance). Note: Board of Trustees approval is still required for contracts over $500,000 regardless of method.
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The buyer can be onboarded to recommended cooperative vehicles by reaching out to your Starbridge contact through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform.
Montclair State University actively uses cooperative purchasing to streamline buying and avoid public bidding (which otherwise requires three quotes starting at $23,960). For purchases ≥ $119,800, the university typically requires at least one additional quote from another supplier on the same contract. Board approval is still needed above $500,000.
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Montclair State University Contracts
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EAB Global, Inc. at Montclair State University
Effective: Mar 31, 2026Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This Program Order Form between EAB Global, Inc. and Montclair State University establishes new program services and fees, effectively superseding previous agreements as of March 30, 2026. The contract spans from March 31, 2026, to March 30, 2031, detailing annual fees for 'Strategic Advisory Services - Core'. A credit of $53,333.19 is applied from prior agreements. The contract also includes an optional 'Opt-Down' clause allowing for different programs and fee structures from March 31, 2027, to March 30, 2031. The agreement incorporates a Master SaaS Agreement and Program Scopes by reference.
Anthology Inc of NY at Montclair State University
Effective: Jul 1, 2021Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This document is the Fifth Amendment to a License Agreement, originally effective March 17, 2017, between Montclair State University and Anthology Inc. of NY. Effective July 1, 2021, this amendment renews and extends the 'Engage with Modules Program.' It specifies that Anthology will provide services and that the term, fees, and product licensing information will be detailed in attached schedules A-V and B-V. All other provisions of the original agreement and previous amendments remain in full effect.
Canopy Education, Inc DBA Collegevine at Montclair State University
Effective: Jan 1, 2026Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
Montclair State University is renewing its annual subscription for an Artificial Intelligence Recruitment Platform with Canopy Education Inc., dba CollegeVine. The platform supports personalized engagement with prospective undergraduate and graduate students using proprietary technology, a predictive data model, and multi-channel communication. The one-year contract, valued at $165,003.19, is effective from January 1, 2026, to December 31, 2026, and was approved through a waiver of advertising as a sole-source procurement.
Workday, Inc. at Montclair State University
Effective: Oct 31, 2022Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This document is an Order Form (#00376351.0) between Workday, Inc. and Montclair State University for Workday services including Prism Analytics Enterprise, Workday Extend, and Workday Student Service. The order term is from October 31, 2022, to December 12, 2032, with a total subscription fee and payment amount of 8,955,000 USD. It details payment schedules, subscription fees per period, service metrics, expansion rates for various SKUs, and includes specific terms and conditions for Workday Extend, while also amending the previously established Master Services Agreement.
CANOPY EDUCATION INC DBA COLLEGE VINE at Montclair State University
Effective: Jan 1, 2025Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
Montclair State University has authorized a contract award for an AI Recruitment Platform Subscription to Canopy Education Inc. dba College Vine. The contract, valued at $165,000, is effective from January 1, 2025, to December 31, 2025. The platform, provided by College Vine, offers unique AI capabilities to enhance undergraduate and graduate student recruitment efforts for the Office of Undergraduate Admissions, due to its proprietary technology and the absence of comparable market alternatives.
Early Buyer Signals
Board meetings and strategic plans from Montclair State University
Montclair State University Board Of Trustees Special Meeting Minutes
Date: Jun 29, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The board discussed a partnership with the New Jersey Public Broadcasting Authority, addressing concerns regarding transparency, staffing, and organizational structure. Formal actions included the approval of the service agreement with the authority, the incorporation of a new 501(c)(3) entity, and necessary amendments to the university charter. Additionally, the board voted to enter a closed session to discuss pending litigation and personnel matters.
Montclair State University Board of Trustees Public Session
Date: Jul 13, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The board approved the meeting schedule for the 2026-2027 term and conducted various personnel actions, including faculty tenure track appointments, teaching professor appointments, managerial appointments, and professional staff appointments. Key infrastructure and operational decisions were made, such as contract awards for campus renovations, technology upgrades, and emergency procurement. The board also approved the acquisition of property located at 984 Valley Road, Clifton, NJ, and established tuition, fee, room, and meal plan rates for the 2026-2027 academic year, along with the adoption of the FY2027 operating budget.
Montclair State University Board of Trustees Public Minutes
Key Contacts
Public-sector contacts connected to Montclair State University.
DI
Danielle Insalaco-EganActing Associate Provost for Undergraduate Education and Dean of University College
The Board of Trustees conducted a tuition hearing and received feedback from student representatives. They approved the conferral of an honorary degree for Governor Mikie Sherrill. Several new undergraduate and graduate certificate programs were approved, as well as various personnel actions including faculty appointments, reappointments, sabbaticals, and the designation of professor emerita/emeritus status for several retired faculty members. The Board authorized various infrastructure contracts and construction procurements, and approved debt financing and bond refinancing for the new Interdisciplinary Science Building. Additionally, the Board delegated authority to the Chair to negotiate and execute a new five-year contract for the university president.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Meeting signals
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