Regent Identity Verification Solution

The Iowa Board of Regents Universities (Iowa State University, University of Iowa, and University of Northern Iowa) are issuing a sealed Request for Qualifications (RFQ) to obtain a comprehensive identity verification solution (“Regent Identity Verification Solution”). Qualified vendors must submit their qualifications online via the ISU bid portal by the September 10, 2026 deadline. The solicitation seeks a solution that can securely verify the identities of students, faculty, staff, and visitors across the three university campuses, integrating with existing campus authentication systems, providing multi‑factor authentication, and supporting compliance with privacy regulations. The award will be made to a vendor that demonstrates technical capability, prior experience with higher‑education identity management, and the capacity to deliver, implement, and support the solution. • Provide a secure, scalable identity verification platform for three university systems. • Integrate with existing campus directories, single sign‑on, and access‑control systems. • Support multi‑factor authentication, biometric options, and compliance with FERPA and GDPR. • Deliver implementation services, training, and ongoing technical support. • Demonstrate prior experience delivering similar solutions to higher‑education institutions.