Campus-Wide Digital and Physical Infrastructure Capital Planning Advisory

Background
The University of Washington (UW) is seeking to gather insights and industry perspectives on integrating Information Technology (IT) infrastructure with broader physical campus infrastructure planning. This initiative is driven by the need to evaluate current digital and physical systems, which are aging and present challenges to the university's academic, research, healthcare, and operational missions.

The goal is to refine the scope for a future Request for Proposals (RFP) that will develop an actionable IT strategy aligned with the university's mission and strategic goals.

Work Details
The RFI aims to collect information on various aspects including:
- Infrastructure interdependencies (energy, fiber, network, wireless, cooling).
- IT capabilities and organizational readiness for strategic goals.
- Regulatory compliance considerations (cybersecurity, accessibility).
- Risk management strategies (disaster recovery, redundancy).
- Assessment of critical IT assets (condition, capacity).
- Capital and operating investment strategies.
- Future-proofing strategies for evolving IT environments.
- Student-experience expectations influenced by technology trends.

Respondents are encouraged to share experiences, case studies, service descriptions, pricing structures, contracting approaches, and industry insights relevant to these topics.

Period of Performance
Responses are due by January 16, 2026.

Place of Performance
University of Washington campus.

Bidder Requirements
Respondents should provide details about their experience with digital or physical infrastructure technology assessment and strategy development. There are no specific set-aside certifications or registrations mentioned in the RFI.