Project consists of remodeling the interior finishes of dining center, adding new food service equipment, relocating existing food service equipment, and revising food station layouts.
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 Hell 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.
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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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Anthology Inc of NY at University Of Northern Iowa
Effective: Sep 1, 2021Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.Unlock
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.Unlock
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.Unlock
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.
Ex Libris (USA) Inc. at University Of Northern Iowa
Effective: Mar 31, 2015Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.Unlock
This document outlines a Subscription, Services and Support Agreement between Ex Libris (USA), Inc. and the University of Northern Iowa for Alma/Primo library management software, including SaaS subscription, data services, implementation, and ongoing support. The initial agreement covers four institutions with an implementation fee of $158,740 and an annual subscription of $142,278. An amendment later adds St. Ambrose University, with an additional implementation fee of $33,660 and an annual subscription of $16,113. The contract has an initial term of five years from the "Go Live Date" and details payment terms, service levels, privacy, and data processing obligations under GDPR.
Telus Health US Ltd at University Of Northern Iowa
Effective: Sep 1, 2023Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.Unlock
This document outlines an annual Student Support Services Agreement between TELUS Health (US) LTD and the University of Northern Iowa, effective September 1, 2023, for a 12-month term, with an estimated annual value of $117,000 for "Total Care + Community" services for 9,000 students. This specific Order Form is issued under a broader cooperative purchasing contract (RFP #102821) between Sourcewell and LifeWorks (US) Ltd. (TELUS Health's parent company), which is effective from January 27, 2022, to December 27, 2025. The agreement includes detailed terms and conditions, service descriptions, and pricing information.
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.
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