Campus-Wide Digital and Physical Infrastructure Capital Planning Advisory

The University of Washington is seeking information from vendors to help develop a campus-wide digital and physical infrastructure capital planning advisory strategy. The goal is to integrate IT infrastructure needs with broader physical campus infrastructure planning, assessment, and management. Respondents are invited to share their experience, case studies, and approaches to digital and physical infrastructure planning, as well as their pricing structures and budgeting models. The information gathered will be used to inform a future Request for Qualifications (RFQ) and Request for Proposals (RFP). • The University is looking for high-level insight into approaches, considerations, and industry practices that may inform the development of a future strategy and potential procurement. • The University is interested in understanding how institutions typically address topics such as infrastructure interdependencies, IT capabilities, and organizational readiness. • The University is seeking information on regulatory and compliance considerations, including cybersecurity, accessibility, and state or municipal requirements. • The University is looking for information on risk management and resilience planning, including disaster recovery, redundancy, and preparedness for emerging technologies. • The University is interested in understanding approaches to modeling and assessing critical IT assets, including condition, capacity, and growth projections.