South Carolina Business Opportunities #62769

South Carolina Seeks Lease Proposals for University Student Housing in Richland County

The State of South Carolina Department of Administration is seeking proposals to lease student housing for the University of South Carolina in Columbia, Richland County. - Buyer: State of South Carolina, Department of Administration, Real Property Services, for the University of South Carolina - Scope: - Lease of apartment or suite-style student housing units - Minimum 600 beds, maximum 800 beds - Units must be furnished with residential hall-quality furniture (bed, mattress, dresser, desk with chair, closet space) - Appliances required: refrigerator, stove, microwave, washer and dryer (or coin-operated laundry), wireless internet - Utilities included: electricity, gas, water, sewer, trash removal, cable TV, internet - Units must be ADA compliant and smoke-free - Security services coordinated with University of South Carolina Police Department (USCPD) - University retains management control of leased beds and may lease to students without restriction - Location: within walking distance or 1-mile radius of USC core campus; year-round shuttle/bus service required if not walkable - Lease Terms: - Initial one-year lease term, with up to four one-year extension options - Option for the University to purchase the property at lease expiration - Landlord responsible for facility maintenance and background checks for employees with access - Compliance: - Must comply with all South Carolina laws and regulations - All correspondence through Real Property Services - No specific OEMs or vendors are named, as this is a real estate lease opportunity

Description

The State of South Carolina is seeking proposals to lease university student housing in Richland County on behalf of the University of South Carolina. The lease is for apartment or suite style units with a minimum of 600 and a maximum of 800 beds. The lease term can be one year with options to extend up to four additional one-year terms, and may include an option for the tenant to purchase the property. The University will maintain management control of the leased beds and requires transportation access to the campus. Proposals must be submitted by February 6, 2026.

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