Ohio Department of Higher Education - Strategic Square Footage Reduction Pre-Demolition Planning Loan - 2026
Ohio Department of Higher Education | State of OhioState · Columbus, OH- Due
- Nov 9, 2026
- 23 days left
- Posted
- Oct 5, 2026
- Contract term
- 3 years
- Primary contact
- [email protected]
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THE 30-SECOND BRIEF
The Ohio Department of Higher Education (ODHE) invites state institutions of higher education to apply for the FY27 Strategic Square Footage Reduction Pre-Demolition Planning Loan Program. The program provides revolving loans of up to $250,000 for pre-demolition planning work required to apply for a demolition loan aimed at the voluntary reduction of physical square footage. Eligible expenses include A/E design professional compensation, phase I/II/III environmental assessments, hazardous building materials surveys, property and utility surveys, and appraisal values. The anticipated interest rate is 0.71% with a 3-year repayment term. Full applications are due by November 9, 2026, with prior capital investments forms due October 14, 2026. Applications will be prioritized based on a 10-year history of IPEDs enrollment declines, fiscal capacity, and estimated ongoing operating savings.
Pre-demolition planning work, Facility demolition planning, Environmental assessments, Hazardous building materials survey, Property and utility surveys
Enrollment declines, fiscal capacity, responses to questions in application, estimated ongoing savings relative to budget size
SUMMARY
The Ohio Department of Higher Education (ODHE) invites state institutions of higher education to apply for the FY27 Strategic Square Footage Reduction Pre-Demolition Planning Loan Program.
The program provides revolving loans of up to $250,000 for pre-demolition planning work required to apply for a demolition loan aimed at the voluntary reduction of physical square footage. Eligible expenses include A/E design professional compensation, phase I/II/III environmental assessments, hazardous building materials surveys, property and utility surveys, and appraisal values. The anticipated interest rate is 0.71% with a 3-year repayment term. Full applications are due by November 9, 2026, with prior capital investments forms due October 14, 2026. Applications will be prioritized based on a 10-year history of IPEDs enrollment declines, fiscal capacity, and estimated ongoing operating savings.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
4- Enrollment declines
- Fiscal capacity
- Responses to questions in application
- Estimated ongoing savings relative to budget size
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
5- Pre-demolition planning work
- Facility demolition planning
- Environmental assessments
- Hazardous building materials survey
- Property and utility surveys
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
4- Exhibit I
- Exhibit II
- Prior Capital Investments form
- Resolution from Board of Trustees
- Submit to
- https://rfp.ohiohighered.org/
- Scope location
- Columbus, OH
- Reported agency
- Ohio Department of Higher Education
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Ohio Department of Higher Education | State of Ohio?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is November 9, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: https://rfp.ohiohighered.org/. For questions, contact [email protected].
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What happens after the RFP submission deadline?
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Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
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What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Pre-demolition planning work, Facility demolition planning, Environmental assessments, Hazardous building materials survey, Property and utility surveys. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Enrollment declines, fiscal capacity, responses to questions in application, estimated ongoing savings relative to budget size" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
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What is the contract term for this solicitation?
The anticipated contract term is 3 years. Contract terms may include renewal options.
Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
Based on the posted deadline of November 9, 2026, this solicitation appears to still be accepting submissions. Deadlines may change through amendments or addenda, so always verify the current status directly with the issuing agency before preparing your response.
What documents are required to bid on this RFP?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: Exhibit I, Exhibit II, Prior Capital Investments form, resolution from Board of Trustees. Review the full document from Ohio Department of Higher Education | State of Ohio for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Columbus, OH. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.