Opportunity

Iowa State University Ionwave #RFQ-1001504

ISU Seeks Consulting Services for University Partnership Strategy and Asset Valuation

Posted

September 04, 2026

Respond By

September 30, 2026

Identifier

RFQ-1001504

NAICS

541611

Iowa State University of Science and Technology (ISU) is seeking consulting services to enhance its university partnership and sponsorship strategy. - Government Buyer: - Iowa State University of Science and Technology (ISU) - Procurement Services Office - Scope of Services: - Independent assessment of current partnership and sponsorship activities - Strategic framework development for university partnerships - Asset identification and opportunity analysis - Valuation and market benchmarking of institutional assets - Governance and operating framework recommendations (including IRS tax considerations) - Partnership strategy and portfolio development - Implementation planning and performance measurement - Assistance with up to three partnership transactions - Multi-year strategic roadmap and executive summaries - Deliverables: - Assessment reports, asset inventories, valuation analyses, partnership matrices - Governance recommendations, position descriptions, revenue allocation models - Implementation plans and performance measurement tools - Notable Requirements: - Prior experience with higher education consulting projects - On-site stakeholder engagement (estimated 5 days of in-person visits) - Compliance with detailed insurance requirements - Intellectual property assignment to ISU - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; opportunity is open to qualified consulting firms.

Description

Iowa State University of Science and Technology (ISU) is soliciting proposals from qualified contractors to provide consulting services for an independent assessment of its sponsorship and partnership opportunities. The scope includes strategic assessment, asset identification, valuation, market benchmarking, governance framework recommendations, partnership strategy development, implementation planning, and performance measurement. The consultant will engage stakeholders, analyze institutional assets, benchmark against peers, and develop a strategic framework to grow revenue while supporting the University's mission and objectives. Deliverables include reports, matrices, recommendations, and a multi-year roadmap.

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