WSC27-001 NOI Hanover.pdf
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This is a Notice of Intent to Make a Cooperative Purchase issued by Williston State College (WSC) in Williston, North Dakota, dated September 9th, 2026. WSC intends to enter into a cooperative purchasing agreement pursuant to North Dakota Century Code 54-44.4-13 to participate in contract number GMU-1827-23-07, a cooperative agreement between George Mason University and Hanover Research facilitated through the Virginia Association of State College & University Purchasing Professionals (VASCUPP). The contract provides access to academic and business consulting and research services. The specific offering is a Two Research Queues Membership Package that includes custom projects completed sequentially (approximately 8-12 total projects over a 12-month term), up to 10 user licenses for Hanover Digital, and a budget of $2,500 for primary research. Hanover Research Council, LLC was awarded the underlying contract on March 17th, 2023. Questions regarding WSC's participation must be submitted no later than seven days after the notice release (by September 14th, 2026 at 11:00 AM CT). Procurement inquiries should be directed to Lindsee Reynen at lindsee.reynen@willistonstate.edu or (701) 774-4562.
The Two Research Queues Membership Package is priced at $99,500. The cooperative purchasing approach eliminates the need for WSC to conduct a separate solicitation process, enabling faster access to research and consulting services while maintaining procurement compliance. The underlying contract provides access to a pre-qualified vendor with demonstrated expertise in higher education, institutional effectiveness, market research, strategic planning, and business analysis. The cooperative contract structure enables WSC to efficiently obtain data-driven insights to support strategic planning, enrollment management, academic program evaluation, and other institutional initiatives. Additional contract details and documentation are available through the VASCUPP website at https://vascupp.org/contracts/academic-business-consulting-services-5.
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WILLISTON STATE COLLEGE
1410 University Ave
Williston, North Dakota 58801
NOTICE OF INTENT TO MAKE A COOPERATIVE PURCHASE
September 9th, 2026 Notice of Intent Number: WSC27-001
Registered bidders on the North Dakota State Bidders List are hereby given notice that Williston State College (WSC) intends to enter into a cooperative purchasing agreement, pursuant to North Dakota Century Code (N.D.C.C.) § 54-44.4-13. The purpose of this notice is to notify all registered bidders.
Purchase Description: Williston State College intends to participate in contract number GMU- 1827-23-07, a contract between George Mason University and Hanover Research facilitated through Virginia Association of State College & University Purchasing Professionals (VASCUPP). This contract will allow Williston State College to purchase academic and business consulting and research services.
Two Research Queues Membership Package - $99,500
Custom projects completed two at a time sequentially (~8-12 total projects across a 12-month term)
Includes up to 10 user licenses for Hanover Digital Includes budget of $2,500 for primary research
Intended Source: A competitive process was completed and The Hanover Research Council, LLC was awarded on March 17th, 2023 to End date of contract.
Please see the following link for details. Bidders may obtain contract information from the website.
https://vascupp.org/contracts/academic-business-consulting-services-5
Justification:
Utilizing an existing cooperative purchasing contract eliminates the need for WSC to conduct a separate, time-intensive solicitation process, allowing the institution to obtain needed research and consulting services more quickly while ensuring procurement compliance.
The cooperative contract provides access to a pre-qualified firm with demonstrated expertise in higher education, institutional effectiveness, market research, strategic planning, and business analysis.
Timely access to research and consulting services through a cooperative contract enables WSC to efficiently obtain data-driven insights necessary to support strategic planning, enrollment management, academic program evaluation, and other institutional initiatives.
If you have any questions specific to Williston State College’s intent to participate in this contract, please contact the Procurement Office no later than seven (7) days after the release of this notice.
Procurement Officer: Lindsee Reynen Phone: (701)774-4562 Email: lindsee.reynen@willistonstate.edu
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