# South Carolina Business Opportunities #H150-051726

Lease of 200–275 furnished student housing beds for the College of Charleston

**Posted:** May 12, 2026
**Respond By:** May 17, 2026
**Identifier:** H150-051726
**NAICS:** 531110, 721310

The College of Charleston is seeking furnished residential housing in Charleston for its student community.
- **Government buyer:** State of South Carolina, through the South Carolina Department of Administration’s Real Property Services, on behalf of the College of Charleston’s Office of Campus Housing.
- **Requested service:** Lease hotel-style or apartment-style student housing in Charleston County, preferably on the downtown peninsula or within seven miles of campus.
  - Capacity: approximately **200–275 beds**. Multiple properties may be proposed if each landlord can provide at least **20 beds**.
  - Lease proposals may offer **1-, 3-, or 5-year terms**, with optional extensions.
- **Housing requirements:** Furnished bedrooms of at least 120 square feet, with a bed, mattress, dresser, desk, chair, and closet or wardrobe space; kitchen facilities; and at least one bathroom per four beds. Properties must be move-in ready, barrier-free, hazard-free, smoke-free, and properly zoned.
- **Building and resident services:** 24/7 resident access and HVAC, wireless service of at least **100 Mbps download and 75 Mbps upload**, and appropriate parking and security. Locations more than half a mile from campus should provide shuttle service or be within one block of a CARTA bus stop. Landlords are responsible for ADA compliance and related costs.
- **Operating requirements:** The College must be able to manage student assignments and the residential community without leasing restrictions. Residence Life/Housing staff and Campus Police need 24/7 emergency access. Landlords must provide current criminal background checks for personnel with building access; outside repair and service personnel must be escorted.
- **Proposal information:** Include a proposed floor plan and usable and rentable square footage. The solicitation names **no OEMs or commercial vendors**; **CARTA** is referenced as a local transit option.

### Description

The State of South Carolina, on behalf of the College of Charleston, is seeking proposals to lease residential student housing in Charleston County. Approximately 200–275 beds are needed in hotel-style or apartment-style housing, with multiple locations considered if each landlord can provide at least 20 beds. The lease criteria include preferred occupancy beginning August 1, 2026, and consideration of 1-, 3-, or 5-year terms with optional extensions. Proposals were due to the Department of Administration, Real Property Services by 4:00 p.m. on May 17, 2026; properties must meet the stated requirements, including ADA compliance and applicable state requirements.

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