Students Housing Options Service

Overview

Real Estate & Property Management

Kent, Ohio, United States; New York City, New York, United StatesPosted about 1 month agoDeadline: April 17th, 2026

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SUMMARY

The authority in Kent, Ohio seeks a provider to streamline and enhance student housing options for its School of Fashion, with a focus on equity, affordability, and administrative efficiency over a three-year term.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

BUDGET

Estimate

$4,752,000 – $23,220,000

CONTRACT DURATION

36 months

TIMELINE

Monday, March 23rd, 2026: RFP issued

Friday, April 3rd, 2026, 1:00 PM Eastern: Deadline to submit questions

Friday, April 10th, 2026, no later than 1:00 PM Eastern: University response to vendor questions posted

Friday, April 17th, 2026, 4:30 PM Eastern: Proposals due via DynamicForms submission

Period of April 20th through May 1st, 2026: Evaluation of proposals, follow-up questions, and finalist selection

Week of May 4th, 2026, specific date(s) TBA: Vendor presentations, if necessary

Late May 2026: Anticipated announcement of contract award; drafting and negotiation of contract

June 2026: Formal execution of contract, and integration logistics to follow

Starting September 2026: Marketing to begin for Academic Year 2027-8

QUESTION DEADLINE

April 3rd, 2026

Issuing Agency

Kent State University Procurement Department

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DESCRIPTION

The government authority in Kent, Ohio is seeking a vendor to provide student housing options services for its School of Fashion site. The selected provider will be responsible for identifying and contracting with a qualified agency to deliver housing solutions tailored for students, ensuring streamlined administrative processes for the program team.

The service aims to provide equitable and consistent housing experiences for all students participating in study-away programs within the state, including both domestic and international students. Critical objectives include reducing financial documentation requirements, increasing affordability, and enhancing access to housing opportunities. The initial contract will cover a three-year period. Questions related to this opportunity must be submitted by April 3, 2026.

Source attribution

This Settle analysis is based on the issuing organization’s public RFP listing.