SLED Opportunity · IOWA · UNIVERSITY OF IOWA
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University of Iowa seeks proposals for tumor measurement and metrics software. Extensive RFP with detailed Q&A. Submission via eBid system by 2026-02-24. Software should support issue tracking and optionally remote monitoring and imaging prioritization.
The University of Iowa (hereafter, The University/University) located in Iowa City, Iowa, desires to obtain written proposals from qualified Suppliers to provide tumor measurement and metrics software that is currently on the market. Please be aware that this is an extensive bid. All 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 eBid system. Questions regarding the bid may be submitted by registered Suppliers via the Questions tab within eBid prior to the question cutoff date. All Supplier questions and the University answers to those questions will be published sometime after the Questions close deadline for all interested Suppliers to review. --- Q&A --- Q1: Would UIHC like the vendor to provide a return on investment (ROI) calculation or summary based on the specific scope of the RFP? A1: This is not necessary. Submitted: 2/3/2026 11:09:05 AM (CT) Q2: For RFP question, "(67) Timely issues tracking and resolution Please provide information on proposed software's ability to track issues as they arise. Please detail how proposed software is able to categorize issues by type, including, but not limited to, scheduling, access, etc", Please clarify what type of issue tracking is being requested, whether in terms of customer support or technical specifics. A2: Supplier should provide details about the issue tracking that Supplier is able to provide both in terms of customer support and if possible any technical specifics on how issues are tracked, categorized, etc through resolution of issues. Submitted: 2/2/2026 01:27:15 PM (CT) Q3: Architecture:Relative to UIHC question Row 4 "Describe in detail what options are available for importing existing configuration data to proposed solution, including, but not limited to, cross-vendor, etc." What is meant by "importing existing configuration data" and "including, but not limited to, cross-vendor, etc."? Is this question asking how active trial protocols, existing tumor grids, and patient data including prior key timepoints are imported and setup in our system so these can be tracked longitudinally to calculate response from Day 1? Do you want the vendor to offer onboarding professional services of these into the system? If so, what format are these data forms currently in at UIHC (paper forms, spreadsheets, database, etc.)? If this is not what is meant, please clarify what configuration data and what other cross-vendors are involved and what configuration data needs to be migrated, from which systems or formats, for what purpose, and what is the size/scope of these data A3: This line should not have been included in this Features and Functionalities spreadsheet. Suppliers must use the updated spreadsheet that was revised and is dated 2.9.2026 that will be available when the bid is addended on February 10, 2026. Submitted: 1/29/2026 01:12:05 PM (CT) Q4: Workflow & Inclusion:Does your Cancer Center want the ability for sponsor auditors and monitors to perform read-only remote monitoring and audits through a vendor web portal? A4: This is not required, but would be ideal. If Supplier's proposed software offers this functionality, please include information on how this works.Please include details for any fees that may be related to this in the required Itemized Quote that Supplier will upload if there is any additional cost. Submitted: 1/29/2026 01:10:31 PM (CT) Q5: Workflow & Inclusion:Does your Cancer Center want to be able to prioritize the reading of imaging assessments to assure results are ready for office visits as defined by the urgency specified by the oncology study team? A5: This is not required at this time, but if Supplier's proposed software offers this functionality, please include information regarding how this workflow works. Please include details for any fees that may be related to this in the required Itemized Quote. Submitted: 1/29/2026 01:09:43 PM (CT)
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