Southern University-board and System bids, RFPs and contracts
Baton Rouge, Louisiana45 students · sus.edu- Latest pre-RFP
- Aug 21, 2026
- 2 months ago
- Pre-RFPs
- 19
- Contracts
- 516
- 424 vendors
- Decision makers
- 40
The 30-second brief
19 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in Southern University-board and System's meetings, most in information technology and education & training. The latest, from Aug 21: At its August 21, 2026 meeting, the board considered an option-to-lease for about 50 acres at the Southern University Agricultural Center for a proposed 300-megawatt battery energy storage facility. The deal was with Land Grant Energy Security Alliance, LLC, and was tied to its Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO) interconnection filing before the September 2026 deadline. The opportunity is pre-construction but time-sensitive because the site control package supports the utility-scale project and follow-on development approvals.
Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Grants and Education & Training.
Latest awards: Land Grant Energy Security Alliance LLC for southern University Seeks LGESA Battery Storage Lease Option (Aug 2026) and Rooted School Foundation for SUNO Proposes Three-Year Lease With Rooted School Foundation (Aug 2026).
19 pre-RFPs tracked at Southern University-board and System. Get the ones that fit you, free.
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in Southern University-board and System's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Vendors and contracts
Who Southern University-board and System buys from, taken from council records. 516 contracts with 424 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at Southern University-board and System.
Questions about Southern University-board and System
How do I become an approved vendor for Southern University-board and System?
Southern University-board and System currently works with 424 vendors across contract types including FACILITIES, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, CONSTRUCTION, TECHNOLOGY, and OTHER. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 40 known contacts at this agency to help you find the right point of entry. Getting in early — before opportunities go to formal bid — gives you a significant edge.
How do I win a contract with Southern University-board and System?
Small purchases under LA's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at Southern University-board and System include Southern University-Board And System — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), Southern University Board Meeting: Personnel, Contracts, and Approvals, and Southern University System Meeting: Strategic Plan & Contract Approvals, suggesting active spending in these areas. The key is timing: reach the right department head while they're still scoping the project, not after the RFP is already live. Monitoring what agencies are discussing and spending on helps you start conversations before the competition.
Where does Southern University-board and System publish RFPs?
Southern University-board and System publishes formal RFPs on its official website and LA's state procurement portal. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.
Who makes purchasing decisions at Southern University-board and System?
At Southern University-board and System, purchasing decisions are overseen by the agency's procurement office, with department heads holding significant influence over vendor selection. Key departments include Facilities Planning, Office of the Vice President for Finance and Business Affairs, and Safety and Emergency Preparedness. Knowing who controls budget and who influences vendor selection is the difference between a warm introduction and a cold call. Verified contact details are available for 40 decision-makers at Southern University-board and System.
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What does Southern University-board and System spend the most on?
Based on 1,451 tracked contracts, Southern University-board and System spends most on Capital Projects (554), Grants (378), Education & Training (222), Community & Outreach (162), and Information Technology (135). Contract types include FACILITIES, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, CONSTRUCTION, TECHNOLOGY, and OTHER. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are Southern University-board and System's current vendors?
Southern University-board and System currently works with vendors including LAND GRANT ENERGY SECURITY ALLIANCE LLC, ROOTED SCHOOL FOUNDATION, 2 DEEP ENTERTAINMENT LLC, BARBER BROTHERS CONTRACTING COMPANY LLC, TEAMWORKS INNOVATIONS INC, WATERMARK INSIGHTS LLC, WIRELESS EDGE, K12 MANAGEMENT INC, DEUMITE CONSTRUCTION LLC, and WELLFLEET SPECIAL RISK. These vendors span contract types like FACILITIES, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, CONSTRUCTION, TECHNOLOGY, and OTHER. Understanding who the incumbents are — what they were awarded and when contracts are up for renewal — helps you position competitively.
What projects is Southern University-board and System working on?
Based on 10 tracked meetings, Southern University-board and System is actively discussing: Southern University-Board And System — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), Southern University Board Meeting: Personnel, Contracts, and Approvals, Southern University System Meeting: Strategic Plan & Contract Approvals, Southern University Board Meeting: Budgets, Contracts, Academic Programs, and Southern University Board Meeting: Academics, Budget, Personnel Actions. These meeting topics indicate active project areas where the agency is scoping requirements, allocating budget, or evaluating vendors — often 6–18 months before formal RFPs are published.