OSU As-Needed Student Housing Lease 2025-2026 Academic Year

Oklahoma State University (OSU) is seeking as-needed student housing lease agreements for the 2025-2026 academic year through a Request for Proposal (RFP) issued by Housing and Residential Life (HRL). The procurement targets apartment complexes near the Stillwater campus capable of providing bed spaces for incoming and returning students. The solicitation (OSUA&M-RFP-001668-2025) is open from January 31, 2025, at 4:30 PM CST to February 14, 2025, at 3:00 PM CST, with HRL aiming to determine precise bed space requirements by April 1, 2025. Potential bidders must thoroughly review and certify agreement to attached terms and conditions, complete a non-collusion certificate, and demonstrate capability to support student housing needs. The primary objective is to ensure student health, safety, and overall university experience by securing appropriate residential accommodations. The solicitation's primary contact is Joe Teel, reachable at joe.teel@okstate.edu or +1 405-744-8403, with all additional documents and specifications available in the online solicitation's "Buyer Attachments" section.

The RFP does not explicitly indicate specific set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations. Payment terms are structured as 0% 30, Net 30, with transactions conducted in US Dollars. While specific award values are not disclosed, the procurement suggests a potential significant financial opportunity for selected housing providers. The solicitation appears open to various apartment complexes that can meet OSU's housing requirements for first-year and returning students. No incumbent vendors are mentioned, and there are no explicit references to existing infrastructure integration requirements. The procurement appears designed to be flexible, allowing multiple providers to potentially fulfill OSU's student housing needs for the 2025-2026 academic year. Interested parties should carefully review all attached documents and be prepared to demonstrate their capability to provide safe, appropriate student housing near the Stillwater campus.