Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for University Of South Carolina Columbia.
Active opportunities open for bidding
Posted
Oct 9, 2026
Nov 24, 2026
Seeking qualified providers for a comprehensive, scalable data-management system with seamless integration with the University’s SIS and LMS (Blackboard Ultra).
Posted
Oct 8, 2026
Oct 30, 2026
The University of South Carolina seeks a qualified third-party contractor to remove, market, sell, fulfill, and dispose of University-owned memorabilia associated primarily with the Williams-Brice Stadium renovation and, separately, the Colonial Life Arena court. The requested work covers those memorabilia activities from removal and marketing through sale, fulfillment, and final disposition. The University’s portal lists solicitation 270061-01 as a Request for Proposals, with proposals due October 30, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. EDT.
Posted
Oct 9, 2026
Oct 13, 2026
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Key metrics and characteristics
City
The city where this buyer is located.
Columbia
Enrollment
Total student enrollment.
38,532
IPEDS ID
Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System identifier.
218663
Mascot
University or college mascot.
Gamecocks
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
6,696
Grad Rate
Graduation rate percentage.
79%
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
68 / 100
Propensity to Spend
How likely this buyer is to spend on new technology based on operating budget trends.
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Startup Friendliness
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Board meetings and strategic plans from University Of South Carolina Columbia
The meeting focused on academic and administrative updates. Key topics included a report on the Bridge to Faculty program and the implementation of the 'Circle In' application to enhance student engagement in courses with high withdrawal rates. The Senate also discussed strategies for improving student response rates on teaching evaluations. Additionally, the Committee on Curricula and Courses presented 45 proposals for approval, leading to a discussion regarding the administrative oversight and structural home for new interdisciplinary certificate programs.
The Faculty Senate meeting focused on the election of a new Senate chair and reports on university leadership. Key discussion topics included initiatives to collect undergraduate feedback, the process of refining strategic university priorities, and the implementation of staff salary adjustments following a compensation study. The meeting also addressed critical IT infrastructure investments, such as classroom modernization, network upgrades, and cybersecurity measures, alongside new research support initiatives, including grant programs for the humanities and social sciences and the proposed creation of university-level research institutes.
Public-sector contacts connected to University Of South Carolina Columbia.
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The meeting addressed key university updates, including the start of the academic year, record enrollment of the freshman class, and significant improvements to campus infrastructure such as housing, parking, and laboratory facilities. The President discussed the establishment of five research institutes, the creation of a regional innovation hub, and the Rural Brain Health Network. The Provost presented reports on the tenure and promotion process, the hiring of new Deans, the restructuring of the Provost’s office, and new faculty salary standards.
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