Williston State College has issued a Notice of Intent to use a cooperative purchasing contract (GMU1827‑23‑07) with Hanover Research to obtain academic and business consulting services. The “Two Research Queues Membership Package” delivers custom research projects (approximately 8–12 projects over a 12‑month term), provides up to ten digital platform licenses, and includes a $2,500 budget for primary research activities. The entire package is priced at $99,500 and is intended to give the college rapid access to specialized expertise without a separate competitive solicitation.
• Services: Custom research, consulting, and digital platform access for higher‑education effectiveness.
• Scope: Sequential delivery of 2 research projects at a time, up to 10 user licenses, $2,500 primary‑research budget.
• Funding: Fixed‑price $99,500 for a 12‑month membership term under a pre‑existing cooperative contract.