# University of Akron Workday #2026-9-383-MRT

University of Akron seeks consulting services for Facilities Utilization and Campus Facilities Plan

**Posted:** September 24, 2026
**Respond By:** October 15, 2026
**Identifier:** 2026-9-383-MRT
**NAICS:** 541620

The University of Akron is seeking consulting services to develop a comprehensive Main Campus Plan for Operational Efficiency.
- Government Buyer:
  - The University of Akron (public higher education institution in Ohio)
- Requested Services:
  - Comprehensive utilization assessments for classrooms, laboratories, offices, and student support spaces
  - Benchmarking against national higher education standards and peer institutions
  - Development of real estate and consolidation strategies, including recommendations for building consolidation, department relocations, portfolio optimization, and property disposition
  - Assessment and recommendations for science and research facilities, including:
    - Goodyear Building
    - Auburn Science and Engineering Center
    - Akron Engineering Research Center
    - Knight Chemical Laboratory
    - Polymer Engineering Academic Center
    - Whitby Hall
    - Olson Research Laboratory
  - Preparation of a campus-wide space utilization and facilities strategy report
  - Delivery of a final operational efficiency plan and executive presentation to university leadership
- Unique or Notable Requirements:
  - Compliance with WCAG 2.0 Level AA accessibility standards for any web-based deliverables
  - Provision of VPAT documentation if applicable
- No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation
- Contract term is anticipated to be eighteen months with an option for a six-month extension

### Description

The University of Akron is seeking qualifications from experienced higher education planning, architecture, engineering, and consulting firms to develop a comprehensive Main Campus Plan for Operational Efficiency. The plan aims to support strategic space utilization, operational excellence, campus consolidation, and long-term financial sustainability. The selected consultant will conduct facility utilization assessments, benchmarking, real estate and consolidation strategy development, and provide recommendations for science and research facilities. Deliverables include a campus-wide space utilization and facilities strategy report, a final operational efficiency plan, and an executive presentation to university leadership.

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