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.