University of Iowa Ionwave #18593

University of Iowa Athletics Digital Experience Platform and Services Procurement

The University of Iowa is seeking a qualified supplier to deliver a comprehensive digital experience platform for its Athletics department. - Government Buyer: - University of Iowa, University Purchasing Department, Iowa City, IA - Scope of Services: - Website hosting, design, development, and ongoing support for Athletics - Mobile application design, development, integration, and maintenance - Content management system (CMS) implementation and support - Digital accessibility services and compliance - Integration with current and future third-party platforms (e.g., ticketing, fundraising, CRM, streaming, statistics, marketing, social, advertising) - Adoption and support of emerging web and mobile technologies to enhance fan engagement, storytelling, commerce, analytics, and operational efficiency - Professional services as detailed in the Statement of Work - Notable Requirements: - Suppliers must demonstrate expertise in collegiate athletics, higher education, sports media, or large-scale digital platforms - Audited financial statements required - Emphasis on innovation, usability, accessibility, security, and reliability - Data privacy and security provisions, including restrictions on offshoring and use of university data for AI training - Compliance with university policies, laws, and data protection standards - No specific OEMs or product part numbers are mentioned; this is a services-focused procurement - Contract duration is one year with up to four one-year extensions (maximum five years) - Place of performance is the University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA

Description

The University of Iowa is seeking written proposals from qualified suppliers to provide hosting, design, and development services for the University of Iowa Athletics website and application. The scope includes website hosting, design, development, ongoing support, mobile application design and maintenance, content management system implementation, digital accessibility services, integration with third-party platforms, and emerging technologies to enhance fan engagement and operational efficiency. Suppliers must submit detailed proposals and audited financial statements via the eBid system by May 25, 2026. The University emphasizes innovation, usability, accessibility, security, and reliability in the digital experience for Athletics.

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