Hunter College, part of the City University of New York, posted a procurement notice titled “Child Care Center” for the operation and management of a child care center. The selected contractor would be responsible for all aspects of operating the center under the contract documents, and the notice directs interested parties to James Andrews for further information and submission instructions. The official listing categorizes it as a notice of sole/single source or procurement exempt from advertising, rather than a grant notice, and lists November 6, 2026 as the ad end date.
Hunter College, part of the City University of New York, posted a procurement notice titled “Child Care Center” for the operation and management of a child care center. The selected contractor would be responsible for all aspects of operating the center under the contract documents, and the notice directs interested parties to James Andrews for further information and submission instructions. The official listing categorizes it as a notice of sole/single source or procurement exempt from advertising, rather than a grant notice, and lists November 6, 2026 as the ad end date.
Buyer Attributes
Key metrics and characteristics
City
The city where this buyer is located.
New York
Enrollment
Total student enrollment.
22,538
IPEDS ID
Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System identifier.
190594
Mascot
University or college mascot.
Hawks
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
2,262.7
Grad Rate
Graduation rate percentage.
57%
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
62 / 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
How likely this buyer is to adopt new AI technologies.
ConservativeEarly Adopter
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Startup Friendliness
How often this buyer champions startups and early adoption.
Sole Source:Only if your solution is uniquely market-dominant for the entire CUNY system; engage CUNY Central early and expect a long, advertised, Board-approved process.
Coops:Frequently procures through CUNY University-Wide Contracts, NYS OGS (incl. IT Umbrella), and E&I Cooperative Services; you can gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform — reach out to your Starbridge contact to pursue onboarding.
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There is no evidence this entity has used cooperative purchasing programs in the past. We don't have evidence they use co-ops today, but you can position these co-ops as another option and reach out to your Starbridge contact to gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform.
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Cuny Hunter College Contracts
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InfoReady Corporation at Cuny Hunter College
Effective: Oct 1, 2024Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This Subscription Agreement between InfoReady Corporation and Hunter College, effective October 1, 2024, establishes a one-year term for the InfoReady Review - Silver License SaaS service. The annual subscription fee is $16,500, with a $4,000 one-time configuration fee waived under the terms. The agreement outlines service provisions, payment terms, data handling, warranties, confidentiality, and includes standard clauses for New York State contracts.
Ellucian Company L.P. at Cuny Hunter College
Effective: Jan 1, 2024Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This document is an invoice from Ellucian Company L.P. to City Univ of NY - Hunter College for Maintenance Degree Works services. The total invoice amount is USD 19,316.00, covering the service period from January 1, 2024, to December 31, 2024.
Blackbaud, Inc. at Cuny Hunter College
Effective: Jun 3, 2023Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This document compiles various procurement records for Hunter College, including Purchase Orders, Invoices, an RFQ, Sole Source Justifications, and a Professional Services Order Form. It details agreements with multiple vendors (Blackbaud, Next Gen Web Solutions, Momentive/SurveyMonkey, Ellucian) for software licenses, maintenance, and professional services. The transactions cover different service periods, primarily between 2023 and 2026, with individual totals listed for each order or invoice.
Early Buyer Signals
Board meetings and strategic plans from Cuny Hunter College
Hunter College Senate Minutes
Date: Apr 15, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The Senate meeting included a report by the Provost regarding campus relocations and new initiatives such as the Impact Justice Center, the Transfer Student Success Center, and the Finish Line graduation initiative. The Middle States Self-Study Subcommittee provided an update. The Administrative Committee presented nominees for vacant seats, which were approved, and submitted curriculum changes for information. A search waiver for the position of Dean of the School of Education was authorized. The Nominating Committee presented nominations for various Senate committees, which were also approved. Finally, the Senate initiated a debate and discussion regarding the establishment of a new Department of Accounting and Finance within the School of Arts & Sciences.
Hunter College Senate Minutes
Date: May 5, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The meeting addressed curriculum changes, specifically regarding the Jewish Studies Program. The Senate engaged in extensive debate and voting on proposed amendments to the Charter for the Governance of Hunter College. Key topics included the restructuring of academic units, student seat allocations, faculty governance, and the formal definitions of departments, divisions, and programs. Additionally, the Senate discussed updates to charter revision processes and the renumbering of articles within the Charter.
Key Contacts
Public-sector contacts connected to Cuny Hunter College.
The meeting focused on reports from the President and the Charter Review Committee. The President's report highlighted enrollment figures for the upcoming terms, progress on digital accessibility and sustainability initiatives, and accomplishments across various college schools including awards and scholarships. Old business involved the successful withdrawal of a resolution to separate Accounting and Economics. The Senate also engaged in a second reading of proposed amendments to the Charter for the Governance of Hunter College, which covered governance structures, election procedures, and academic unit definitions.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Meeting signals
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