University of Southern Maine bids, RFPs and contracts
Portland, Maine9,663 students · usm.maine.edu- Latest contract
- Sep 1, 2025
- 14 months ago
- Open bids
- 2+
- Next due Nov 10
- Contracts
- 698
- 325 vendors
- Decision makers
- 1,142
The 30-second brief
Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Information Technology and Education & Training.
2+ open RFPs, the next due Nov 10. Latest awards: Blackboard Connect for blackboard Connect Powers USM Emergency Alerts (Sep 2025) and Minuteman Security Technologies for USM Uses Minuteman for Campus Alarm Monitoring (Sep 2025).
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Open bids and RFPs
Solicitations University of Southern Maine is accepting responses to now, then its most recent closed ones.
Vendors and contracts
Who University of Southern Maine buys from, taken from council records. 698 contracts with 325 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at University of Southern Maine.
Questions about University of Southern Maine
How do I become an approved vendor for University of Southern Maine?
University of Southern Maine currently works with 325 vendors across contract types including TECHNOLOGY, OTHER, FINANCIAL_SERVICES, and STAFFING. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 1,142 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 University of Southern Maine?
Small purchases under ME's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at University of Southern Maine include University Of Southern Maine — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), University of Maine System Meeting Overview, and University of Maine System Finance Meeting Highlights Budget, Enrollment, and Procurement, 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 University of Southern Maine publish RFPs?
University of Southern Maine publishes formal RFPs on its official website and ME's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 23 solicitations from University of Southern Maine. The most active RFP sectors are Capital Projects, Information Technology, Education & Training. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.
Who makes purchasing decisions at University of Southern Maine?
At University of Southern Maine, purchasing decisions are overseen by the agency's procurement office, with department heads holding significant influence over vendor selection. 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 1,142 decision-makers at University of Southern Maine.
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What does University of Southern Maine spend the most on?
Based on 1,851 tracked contracts, University of Southern Maine spends most on Capital Projects (1,275), Information Technology (162), Education & Training (145), Professional Services (136), and Grants (133). Contract types include TECHNOLOGY, OTHER, FINANCIAL_SERVICES, and STAFFING. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are University of Southern Maine's current vendors?
University of Southern Maine currently works with vendors including BLACKBOARD CONNECT, MINUTEMAN SECURITY TECHNOLOGIES, APPLE, MAINE CELTICS, MEMIC, PROSEARCH INC, MARTIN’S POINT HEALTH CARE, INSITU, MAINE BEER COMPANY, and MUSKIE SCHOOL OF PUBLIC SERVICE. These vendors span contract types like TECHNOLOGY, OTHER, FINANCIAL_SERVICES, and STAFFING. Understanding who the incumbents are — what they were awarded and when contracts are up for renewal — helps you position competitively.
What projects is University of Southern Maine working on?
Based on 8 tracked meetings, University of Southern Maine is actively discussing: University Of Southern Maine — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), University of Maine System Meeting Overview, University of Maine System Finance Meeting Highlights Budget, Enrollment, and Procurement, FY2026 Budget & Tuition Rate Discussions, and University of Maine System Board of Trustees Meeting Summary. 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.
How many active solicitations does University of Southern Maine have?
University of Southern Maine currently has 23 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (1,275), Information Technology (162), and Education & Training (145). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, ME's state portal, and other sources.