Kent State University At Kent Kentuniversity #2032

Kent State University Seeks Student Housing in NYC and Academic Integrity Software

Kent State University is seeking proposals for two major service procurements to support its academic programs and student experience:

• Government Buyer

  • Kent State University Procurement Department, including the School of Fashion
  • Main contracting office: 330 Harbourt Hall, 615 Loop Road, Kent, Ohio

• Products/Services Requested

  • Student Housing Services for the School of Fashion site in New York City
  • Housing for approximately 120-150 students annually
  • Requirements: university-billed, affordable, accessible, no large upfront payments, no guarantor, financial aid compatibility, guaranteed occupancy, safety and accessibility standards, amenities (security, laundry, communal spaces), centralized communication
  • Academic Integrity Tool (software platform)
  • Enterprise-grade solution integrating with Canvas LMS (LTI 1.3)
  • Features: plagiarism detection, AI-assisted content detection, direct student submissions, usability, student privacy, accessibility, instructional flexibility
  • Robust Tier 1 user support with SLAs, institutional-friendly contract terms
  • Compliance with Ohio laws, data security, and accessibility standards

• OEMs and Vendors

  • No specific OEMs or vendors are named; open to all qualified providers

• Unique or Notable Requirements

  • Housing: Must be located near the NYC Fashion site, allow for direct university billing, and not require large upfront payments or guarantors
  • Academic Integrity Tool: Must support advanced AI and plagiarism detection, integrate with Canvas LMS, and provide strong user support and privacy protections
  • Both contracts: Initial term of three years with up to two one-year renewals (maximum five years)
  • International and multi-campus deployment for the Academic Integrity Tool, including sites in Ohio, New York City, Italy, and Switzerland

• Place of Performance/Delivery

  • Student Housing: Near Kent State University School of Fashion Site, New York City
  • Academic Integrity Tool: Kent Campus (Kent, Ohio), seven regional campuses in Northeast Ohio, College of Podiatric Medicine (Independence, Ohio), Urban and Professional Academic Centers/Sites (Cleveland, Columbus, New York City), International Academic Sites (Florence, Italy; Geneva, Switzerland)

Description

Kent State University is soliciting proposals for the purchase of an Academic Integrity Tool. The solicitation number is 2032, issued on March 23, 2026, with proposals due by April 17, 2026, at 4:30 PM Eastern Time. The procurement aims to acquire a solution that supports instructional flexibility, AI-assisted content detection, and administrative reporting integrated with the university's learning management system. Vendors are required to submit proposals electronically through DynamicForms and direct inquiries to Larry McWilliams, Director of Procurement.

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