1. Platform and Accessibility on the supported platforms: iOS, Android, and Web-based admin portal (responsive, desktop and mobile compatible) 2. User Registration for Student, Faculty/ and Staff using single sign on with campus ID credentials 3. Rapid Check-Out / Check-In Interface: Scan QR code on container for Check-Out, App will record date and time and assign QR code to user account, 4. Designated return QR Code for Check-In app will update the users account to show container as returned and remove from account 5. Error Handling Alerts- user alerted for unreturned containers, ability to flag damaged containers 6. Push/email reminders for return deadlines (e.g., 24 hours post-checkout) 7. Notifications on policy updates or incentives 8. User Summary Dashboard detailing number of containers borrowed/returned, current container(s) checked out 9. Send notifications/announcements from university administration 10. Admin Dashboard used for inventory management- tracking of containers in use, circulation, and returned, view user history and usage patterns, temporarily restrict user privileges for excess nonreturns, provide sustainability reports, lost/damaged logs, and allow policy configurations 11. Data Security & Compliance- FERPA and relevant privacy law compliance, encrypted storage and transmission of user data, role, based access controls 12. Cloud-based 13. Support and Maintenance 24/7 user support and or user in-app issue reporting 14. Vendor must have demonstrated experience with university or institutional apps, portfolio of similar sustainability, References from peer institutions 15. Provide administrator training and support for launch strategy, implementation, and ongoing use
