Athletics Website and Application Design and Development

The University of Iowa is seeking qualified suppliers to design, develop, and host a comprehensive athletics website and mobile application through a Request for Qualifications with solicitation number 18593, posted on May 7, 2026, and due by May 25, 2026. Proposals must be submitted exclusively through the eBid system and must include a detailed description of services, organizational qualifications, client references, and audited financial statements, with character limits imposed on key sections such as strategic objectives and supplier background. The scope of work requires a modern, scalable, and secure digital platform that integrates ticketing, CRM, fundraising, and analytics systems, while fully complying with WCAG 2.1 AA and Section 508 accessibility standards, API-first architecture, and university IT security policies. Hosting must ensure high uptime and fast performance, particularly during peak traffic events, and all data must be encrypted at rest and in transit per FIPS 140-2 or higher standards. Contractors must also adhere to strict data privacy protocols, including immediate notification of security incidents within 24 hours, mandatory data purge within 30 days of contract completion with written attestation, and prohibition of offshore data processing unless explicitly justified. The contract includes a one-year initial term with up to four one-year extension options, totaling a five-year maximum duration, and permits termination by either party with 30 days’ notice or for non-appropriation of funds. Contractors must carry minimum $1 million in cyber liability, errors and omissions, and umbrella insurance, naming the University of Iowa, the State of Iowa, and the Board of Regents as additional insureds with a waiver of subrogation. Background checks for all personnel are required, and any conflict of interest must be disclosed and approved by the Iowa Board of Regents prior to execution. Compliance with federal regulations such as the Byrd Anti-Lobbying Amendment, non-debarment requirements, and export control reporting is mandatory, and all electronic records remain subject to Iowa’s public records laws. Invoices must be submitted electronically to [email hidden], and payment is processed through the University’s Accounts Payable office at 202 PCO, Iowa City, IA 52242-2500. The evaluation will be based on a trade-off approach, selecting the vendor that best meets requirements and other considerations, without specifying weights or adjectival ratings, and no LPTA methodology is indicated.