University of Iowa Ionwave #18584 Addendum 1

Web-Based Graphic Design Template Platform for University of Iowa and Iowa State University

The University of Iowa and Iowa State University are seeking proposals for a Regent Web-Based Graphic Design Template Platform to standardize and streamline branded communications across both campuses. - Government Buyer: - University of Iowa (administering contract) - Iowa State University (joint participant) - Products/Services Requested: - Web-based, out-of-the-box SaaS platform for graphic design templates - Must support creation of branded communications (excluding websites, CMS, and web templates) - Centralized administration and governance for each university - User segmentation: students, faculty, staff, and administrators - Integration with institutional systems (Microsoft Active Directory, Entra ID, Shibboleth, SAML) - Compatibility with digital asset management systems (e.g., Mediagraph, Smugmug, Sharepoint, box.com) - Accessibility compliance (WCAG 2.1 AA minimum) - Scalable licensing for minimum user counts per university (Iowa State: 150 faculty/staff, unlimited students, 10 admin; Iowa: 250 faculty/staff, unlimited students, 10 admin) - Robust branding governance, detailed analytics/reporting - All-inclusive pricing: implementation, training, and support - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Out-of-the-box SaaS solution (no custom development required) - Must exclude website/CMS/web template functionality - Flexible workflows and collaborative features - Option for alternative licensing models - Accessibility and branding governance are critical - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; all qualified SaaS providers are eligible.

Description

The University of Iowa and Iowa State University are seeking proposals for a web-based graphic design template platform. The platform must support branded communications through customizable templates, shared asset libraries, and collaborative workflows with central administration at each university. It should enable concurrent collaboration and support visual communications for coursework, presentations, campus communications, and marketing. Integration with institutional systems and governance for distinct user populations such as students, faculty, and staff are required.

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