Provide construction manager at risk (CMR) services for new AHSC Central Plant 4.16kV Switchgear Replacement project. Project is to replace the existing 4,160V switchgear within the AHSC Central Plant with new 4,160V switchgear.
Buyer Attributes
Key metrics and characteristics
City
The city where this buyer is located.
Tucson
Enrollment
Total student enrollment.
56,365
IPEDS ID
Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System identifier.
104179
Mascot
University or college mascot.
Wildcats
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
12,141.7
Grad Rate
Graduation rate percentage.
68%
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
52 / 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
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ConservativeEarly Adopter
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Startup Friendliness
How often this buyer champions startups and early adoption.
Sole Source:If sale is less than $25,000, use sole source.
Coops:Frequently procures through Arizona Statewide Contracts, NASPO ValuePoint, OMNIA Partners Public Sector, and Sourcewell; you can gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform — reach out to your Starbridge contact to pursue onboarding.
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University Of Arizona (AZ) has limited and non-transparent use of sole source above its low $25,000 competitive bidding threshold. Redirect efforts away from sole source justifications and instead leverage cooperative contracts or established reseller master agreements to expedite purchasing.
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UA has used cooperative purchasing before and encourages piggybacking on pre-competed agreements. Reach out to your Starbridge contact through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform to get onboarded to the recommended path.
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Early Buyer Signals
Board meetings and strategic plans from University Of Arizona
University of Arizona Global Strategic Plan
Date: Jul 10, 2019Type: Strategic Plan
The director of strategic planning at University of Arizona Global assists its units with strategic planning and goal setting, looking both to the immediate year and five years into the future. A significant current initiative involves contributing to Pillar 4 of the University of Arizona's broader strategic plan, specifically by coordinating the establishment and relocation to the UA Global Center. This center is intended to serve as a central hub for international student services and study abroad programs, aiming to cultivate a global community for the university's students, staff, faculty, and the wider Tucson community.
University Of Arizona Inaugural National Security Forum
Date: Jan 23, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The forum was held to honor the legacy of Senator John Kyle and to discuss critical national security challenges. Key topics included the impact of emerging technologies on global deterrence, the operationalization of space power, and the necessity of rapid innovation. The event emphasized the importance of collaboration between industry, government, and academic institutions in maintaining national security, with specific focus on the University of Arizona’s role in defense innovation and the newly established initiatives to support these objectives.
University of Arizona Vision
Key Contacts
Public-sector contacts connected to University Of Arizona.
This document outlines President Garimella's vision for the University of Arizona, positioning it as a 'keystone institution' and 'Force for Good.' The vision emphasizes leveraging the university's strengths rooted in its region, embracing curiosity in discovery, fostering community well-being through research and education, promoting collaboration for economic development, and enriching culture through exchange and heritage. Three core strategic imperatives are proposed: ensuring access and success for every student, conducting research that shapes the future, and engaging with communities to create opportunity.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
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