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The North Dakota University System, acting through the University of North Dakota, is issuing a notice that it intends to join the Virginia Association of State College & University Purchasing Professionals (VASCUPP) Academic Search cooperative purchasing agreement. Registered bidders on the North Dakota State Bidders List are being notified that the university system will participate in this existing contract, which covers recruitment and academic search services for higher‑education institutions. This notice serves to inform qualified vendors that they may be considered under the cooperative agreement, with the solicitation opening on February 6, 2026 and closing on February 9, 2026. • Opportunity is limited to vendors on the North Dakota State Bidders List. • The contract is a cooperative purchase under state law (N.D.C.C. § 54‑44.4‑13). • No separate pre‑bid meeting or site visit is indicated. • The scope covers academic search services (e.g., faculty recruitment) through the VASCUPP framework.