Winthrop University (Winthrop) is seeking qualified contractors to provide student engagement and event attendance tracking software. Requirements include but shall not be limited to: 1) Mobile event check-in utilizing a mobile device camera (iOS or Android) and a university I.D. that verifies the identity and enrollment of the student in real time, 2) Mobile Polls – upon mobile check-in the software allows event organizers to prompt attendees to answer multiple choice polls right on the check-in device, 3) Mobile Waiver Signing – in the same way as mobile polls, attendees checking in can be presented with a waiver as their card is scanned on the check-in device by reading the text and signing with their finger, 4) Mobile Events App – a Winthrop branded student events app that is searchable in the Apple App Store or Google Play store utilizing the university’s name which requires no login and shows all public events in the system allowing students to add those events right to their personal calendars and set reminders, 5) a device that doesn’t force students into a faux social network and helps keep uninvolved students engaged. To the best of our knowledge, Presence is the only contractor capable of providing a product offering these specific features. Estimated contract value: $ 50,000 for three years. Contractors capable of providing the software as specified should contact the buyer indicated herein. Unless otherwise suspended or canceled, Winthrop may enter into a contract for these products as a sole source. Contractor should not perform work on or incur any costs associated with this notice prior to the receipt of a purchase order. Winthrop assumes no liability for any expenses incurred prior to issuance of a purchase order.

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