University of Washington Workday #1163190

University of Washington Solicitation for Electronic Employment Reference Verification Service

The University of Washington's Finance, Planning & Budgeting (FPB) department is seeking proposals for an electronic employment reference verification service to enhance its hiring and recruitment processes. - Government Buyer: - University of Washington, Procurement Services (Finance, Planning & Budgeting department) - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors named; open to all qualified providers - Products/Services Requested: - Electronic Employment Reference Verification Service - Secure, automated, cloud-hosted platform - Collects, validates, and reports employment reference information for candidates - Supports multiple references per candidate - Configurable questionnaires and automated notifications - Role-based access controls - Browser-based access for referees (no account creation required) - Compliance with UW IT security standards, privacy laws, and institutional records retention - High availability, secure data transmission/storage, and scalability - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Must support equitable hiring practices and data privacy - Compliance with Digital Accessibility Rider (WCAG 2.1 Level AA), IT Security Terms, and Data Processing Agreement - Encourages participation from Minority and Women Business Enterprises (MWBE) and U.S. Small Businesses - Contract may be extended month-to-month at current rates to facilitate transition - Vendors must demonstrate relevant experience and provide ongoing support - No specific part numbers or purchase quantities listed, as this is a service procurement

Description

The University of Washington is seeking proposals for an electronic employment reference verification service to support hiring and recruitment activities within the Finance, Planning & Budgeting (FPB) department. The goal is to streamline, standardize, and improve the efficiency, consistency, and compliance of employment reference checks. The service should provide a secure, automated platform for collecting, validating, and reporting reference information, supporting equitable hiring practices, data privacy, and institutional records retention standards. Vendors must submit proposals by May 16, 2026, and comply with specified functional, technical, and performance requirements.

View original listing