Opportunity
University of Kansas Ionwave #3257809
University of Kansas Seeks Alumni Outcomes Analytics Platform
Posted
July 31, 2026
Respond By
August 14, 2026
Identifier
3257809
NAICS
541512
The University of Kansas is seeking proposals for an Alumni Outcomes Analytics Platform to enhance tracking and analysis of graduate career and education outcomes. - Government Buyer: - University of Kansas (KU), specifically the Analytics, Institutional Research, & Effectiveness (AIRE) office - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Lightcast is mentioned as the incumbent platform provider - Products/Services Requested: - Alumni Outcomes Analytics Platform - Must match institutional student records with alumni employment and education data - Enables longitudinal tracking of outcomes up to 15-20 years post-graduation - Requires accurate, up-to-date data on job titles, employers, locations, wages, and educational pursuits - Intuitive, browser-based user interface - Annual or more frequent data refreshes - Robust data export and reporting capabilities - Support for public-facing data widgets - User management and economic impact reporting - Ability to generate legally defensible, on-demand reports for accreditation and marketing - Comparison with other universities - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Strong data security and privacy controls - Ability to segment and report data by geography, skills, demographics, and other factors - Support for public-facing widgets and dashboards - Legally defensible reporting for accreditation and marketing - Replacement of the current Lightcast Alumni Pathways system due to data accuracy and usability concerns - Three-year base contract with optional annual renewals
Description
The University of Kansas (KU) is seeking proposals for an Alumni Outcomes Analytics Platform. The platform should match institutional student records with data on their current employment or educational pursuits, providing longitudinal tracking of alumni outcomes up to 15-20 years post-graduation. Key requirements include accurate and up-to-date data, an intuitive user interface, data export capabilities, and the ability to generate legally defensible reports for marketing and accreditation purposes. The contract period is 3 years with optional annual renewals.