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Fleet Telematics Expansion and Electrification Readiness
Fleet Management · Campus Operations
High Priority
About this project
The university operates a large fleet with an active telematics deployment and is investing in electrification infrastructure, creating both expansion and renewal needs. With a $15,000 deductible and growing fleet complexity, gaps in visibility and lifecycle management carry real cost and safety exposure.
The opportunity
An approved FY26–27 operating budget and active capital spending signal a live procurement window, and cooperative purchasing agreements already in place reduce procurement friction. Advancing fleet telematics and electrification management now supports cost control, safety accountability, and long-term infrastructure stewardship.
COPS TEP
Discuss this project →Enterprise Credential & Password Management Modernization
Cybersecurity · IT Modernization
High Priority
About this project
MSU currently lacks an enterprise password manager despite operating an existing identity and access management stack, creating a measurable cybersecurity gap within its broader InfoSec program. Compliance mandates explicitly identify credential management as a high-priority requirement, elevating institutional risk for staff, students, and sensitive data.
The opportunity
Active RFP deadlines in July–August 2026 and a recently approved FY26-27 operating budget create an immediate procurement window. Multiple grants with 2026 deadlines offer direct funding paths, and incoming IT leadership signals readiness to advance new security initiatives aligned with compliance and risk reduction goals.
Web & Digital Accessibility Compliance Modernization
Digital Accessibility · Regulatory Compliance
High Priority
About this project
MSU has designated WCAG 2.2 AA and Title II digital accessibility as a top strategic priority, with a policy effective date of June 1, 2024. Gaps in compliance expose the institution to legal liability and reputational risk, with active procurement deadlines signaling an in-motion initiative.
The opportunity
Active RFP deadlines in July–August 2026 and a recently approved FY26–27 operating budget create an immediate procurement window. Addressing Title II requirements now reduces legal exposure, advances equity in digital access, and aligns with current cooperative purchasing vehicles to streamline acquisition.
Sourcewell
Discuss this project →Emergency Management & Mass Notification Modernization
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
MSU has documented preparedness gaps—including a false active violence alert, inconsistent public messaging, and incomplete EOP documentation—that elevate both operational and reputational risk. Active NIMS implementation requirements and outstanding After Action Review remediation represent compliance obligations that remain unresolved.
The opportunity
Multiple 2026 grant deadlines—including HSGP, BRIC, and IPAWS—directly align with emergency management and mass notification needs, offering clear funding paths within the current planning cycle. Addressing these gaps now reduces compliance exposure, strengthens community safety outcomes, and positions the institution ahead of procurement windows already in motion.
IT Infrastructure Modernization: Wireless & Fiber Upgrades
IT Modernization · Higher Education Infrastructure
High Priority
About this project
MSU has active capital projects underway to upgrade wireless networks and fiber infrastructure, proceeding despite a projected budget deficit and state funding reductions. These investments reflect prioritized spending to address connectivity gaps that affect academic operations, staff productivity, and institutional resilience.
The opportunity
An approved FY26–27 capital budget and an active procurement window—supported by existing cooperative purchasing agreements—create immediate opportunity to advance these infrastructure upgrades efficiently. New IT leadership signals openness to technology evaluation, making this an optimal moment to align solutions with institutional priorities and long-term operational continuity.
Sourcewell
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