# University of Iowa Ionwave #18664

Employee recognition platform, service awards, and acrylic statues for the University of Iowa

**Posted:** September 30, 2026
**Respond By:** October 28, 2026
**Identifier:** 18664
**NAICS:** 541511, 541519, 453998, 453210

The University of Iowa and UI Health Care are seeking an employee recognition and service-awards program for approximately 1,500–2,500 employees annually.
- **Buyer:** University of Iowa; sub-agency: UI Health Care; office: Purchasing; buyer contact: Joshua Hannan.
- **Scope:** Recognition software and a rewards marketplace, service-milestone tracking, award selection and fulfillment, celebrations, reporting and analytics, implementation, training, and ongoing customer support.
- **Products:** Customizable acrylic service statues and a catalog of recognition and service-award items. The statue mock-up must include dimensions; no product part numbers are provided.
- **Milestones and volume:** Service recognition begins at five years and recurs every five years or as determined by the University. Pricing is requested for awards through 60 years of service; anticipated annual recognition volume is approximately 1,500–2,500 employees, with service milestones ranging from 5 to 50 years.
- **Notable requirements:** The program must support mobile and frontline employees and allow separate administration and billing for the Academic University and Healthcare. Pricing must include the yearbook/admin/software fee, a discount from list price, and average discounted award prices for each requested service milestone.
- **OEMs and vendors:** No OEMs, manufacturers, or vendors are named in the opportunity.

### Description

The University of Iowa is seeking proposals from qualified suppliers to provide an employee recognition and service awards platform for the University and UI Health Care. The solicitation requests a catalog of award items, including acrylic statues for years of service, and a mock-up of the proposed statue with dimensions. Suppliers must also submit an audited financial statement. Proposals must be submitted electronically through the eBid system.

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