CSI - Temporary Student Housing

East Carolina University is soliciting proposals for temporary student housing to accommodate 18 to 36 college students and one visiting instructor or staff member for the Coastal Studies Institute in Wanchese, Dare County. The initial performance period runs from January 1, 2027, through December 31, 2027, with the university seeking two one-year renewal options. The university strongly prefers a single apartment complex in a low-rise structure not exceeding seven floors, ideally within walking distance of the campus. Required accommodations include sleeping rooms with a maximum of two students per room, specific lighting standards, and preferred ratios of one bathroom per resident and one kitchenette per four students. Award decisions will be based on several key factors, with controlled access and on-site security serving as significant considerations. The ability to house students in the same or contiguous buildings is also a strong consideration. Proposers must submit a flat monthly fee per student bed that is inclusive of all utilities, application fees, and trash services. Facilities must be sprinklered, ADA compliant, and meet all North Carolina State Building Codes and NFPA-10 fire extinguisher standards. Additionally, lessors must provide proof of comprehensive general insurance with liability limits of at least 1,000,000 dollars per incident. Proposals must be submitted electronically via the North Carolina eProcurement Electronic Vendor Portal by 2:00 PM ET on October 26, 2026.