The University of Northern Iowa is seeking information from qualified suppliers to provide Atlassian Apps. Suppliers should read and completely understand the proposed Purchase Documents described herein. All proposals should be based on the requirements described here. Suppliers are cautioned to allow ample time for the submittal of RFP responses well before the due date time requirement. Bids must be submitted via the UNI-Bid system. All inquiries or requests for clarification or interpretation or to notify the University of errors or omissions relating to this Request must be directed to the DESIGNATED CAMPUS CONTACT noted on this bid.
The University of Northern Iowa is seeking information from qualified suppliers to provide and install sofas & chairs. Suppliers should read and completely understand the proposed Purchase Documents described herein. All proposals should be based on the requirements described here. Suppliers are cautioned to allow ample time for the submittal of RFP responses well before the due date time requirement. Bids must be submitted via the UNI-Bid system. All inquiries or requests for clarification or interpretation or to notify the University of errors or omissions relating to this Request must be directed to the DESIGNATED CAMPUS CONTACT noted on this bid.
Buyer Attributes
Key metrics and characteristics
City
The city where this buyer is located.
Cedar Falls
Enrollment
Total student enrollment.
9,278
IPEDS ID
Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System identifier.
154095
Mascot
University or college mascot.
Panthers
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
1,522.7
Grad Rate
Graduation rate percentage.
68%
Procurement Difficulty Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
44 / 100
Propensity to Spend
How likely this buyer is to spend on new technology based on operating budget trends.
CautiousAggressive
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AI Adoption Score
How likely this buyer is to adopt new AI technologies.
ConservativeEarly Adopter
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Startup Friendliness
How often this buyer champions startups and early adoption.
Sole Source:If sale is less than $50,000, de-prioritize sole source; steer to coops.
Coops:Frequently procures through Iowa Board of Regents or State of Iowa/DAS cooperative contracts; you can gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform — reach out to your Starbridge contact to pursue onboarding.
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Entity:University of Northern Iowa (UNI). Competitive bidding threshold: $50,000. Sole source path is not transparent or commonly used. Practical note: avoid sole source; work with procurement to use cooperative contracts to bypass competitive bidding.
Agency-specific vendor registration, compliance steps, and approval routing shape the purchasing timeline.
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UNI has used cooperative purchasing before and prefers it. Reach out to your Starbridge contact through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform to get onboarded to the recommended path.
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University Of Northern Iowa Contracts
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Salesforce, Inc. at University Of Northern Iowa
Effective: Aug 1, 2023Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This Order Form details the provision of various Salesforce services, including Business Units, Contacts, Super Messages, Sender Authentication, Premier Success Plan, and SSL Certificate, to the University of Northern Iowa by Salesforce, Inc. The services commence on August 1, 2023, and conclude on May 14, 2028, with a total cost of USD 68,599.54. The agreement includes specific usage details, product special terms, and refers to external terms and conditions.
Salesforce, Inc. at University Of Northern Iowa
Effective: May 15, 2023Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This Order Form documents the purchase of Salesforce cloud services, including Customer Community, Service Cloud, and Sales Cloud Einstein, by the University of Northern Iowa from Salesforce, Inc. The contract is effective from May 15, 2023, to May 14, 2028, with a total cost of USD 2,585,677.50. It details billing information, service specifics, and references an overarching Master Service Agreement. The document also includes annual pricing summaries and terms related to pricing schedules and product-specific conditions.
Anthology Inc of NY at University Of Northern Iowa
Effective: Sep 1, 2021Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This document is a License Agreement between Anthology Inc. of NY and the University of Northern Iowa, effective September 1, 2021, and expiring August 30, 2026. The agreement grants the University access to Anthology's educational programs, specifically 'Anthology Portfolio FKA Chalk & Wire ePortfolio' and 'Anthology Academy Enhanced Plus'. It outlines the terms of use, responsibilities, fees, proprietary rights, confidentiality, warranties, indemnification, and limitations of liability. The total contract price for the entire term is $211,000, which includes annual subscription fees, an initial implementation fee, and applied discounts.
Blackboard T&L, LLC at University Of Northern Iowa
Effective: Jul 1, 2026Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This contract, an Order Form and Master Agreement, is between Blackboard T&L, LLC and the University of Northern Iowa, effective July 1, 2026. It outlines the terms for software and services, with an initial term covering five periods from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2031. The total contract value for this initial term is USD 890,580.00, covering various Blackboard and Anthology products, with automatic annual renewals thereafter. The document also includes comprehensive general terms and conditions.
Anthology Inc of NY dba Anthology Inc of NY at University Of Northern Iowa
Effective: Sep 1, 2024Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This document is an invoice issued by Anthology, Inc. of NY to the University of Northern Iowa for an Anthology Portfolio License. The license is valid from September 1, 2024, to August 31, 2025, with a total amount due of $36,100.00 USD. The invoice date is August 6, 2024, and payment is due by September 5, 2024.
Early Buyer Signals
Board meetings and strategic plans from University Of Northern Iowa
University Of Northern Iowa Strategic Planning Roundtable 2026
Date: Mar 22, 2021Type: Strategic Plan
This Strategic Planning Roundtable discusses the University of Northern Iowa's process for establishing its long-term direction and future vision. The institution is laying a foundation for what it will look like 35 to 50 years beyond its 150th anniversary in 2026, focusing on demographics, diversity, equity, inclusion, student experience, curriculum, and the impact of technology and healthcare trends. The plan emphasizes defining the university's core purpose and connecting future strategies to its values of community and diversity.
Strategic Planning 2017-2022
Date: Mar 22, 2021Type: Strategic Plan
This Strategic Planning Roundtable transcript discusses the fundamental importance of long-term visioning and strategic planning for a university. It emphasizes the need to institutionalize strategic planning as a continuous practice, ensuring continuity across leadership and faculty generations. Key focus areas include measuring impact at all organizational levels, aligning unit goals with university objectives, and proactively addressing future trends in technology and higher education. The overarching aim is to embed strategic planning deeply within the campus culture to facilitate seamless transitions between plans and enhance long-range decision-making.
Key Contacts
Public-sector contacts connected to University Of Northern Iowa.
University of Northern Iowa Strategic Plan 2023-2028
Date: Sep 22, 2022Type: Strategic Plan
The University of Northern Iowa's purpose is to enrich lives, communities, and the world through its students, faculty, staff, and alumni. This is achieved by creating innovative learning environments, empowering people to engage with their communities, and innovating solutions to contemporary problems. The strategic plan for 2023-2028 outlines four important overarching goals, with a significant focus on increasing enrollment. Specific objectives include growing the market share of new students (freshmen, transfers, and graduates), raising the retention rate to 85%, and achieving four-year and six-year graduation rates of 50% and 70% respectively, with an ultimate goal of reaching approximately 11,000 students by 2028. The plan also incorporates the development of new academic and support programs, and physical campus enhancements.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Meeting signals
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Track University Of Northern Iowa meetings, strategic plans, and budget discussions before the public bid appears.
