Solicitation for nonbinding Letters of Intent for the acquisition or long-term lease of the Cole Center property at 3100 Chester Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio.
Cleveland State University is seeking a partner to manage its campus recreation operation, with responsibilities coordinated with the University across facility operations and use. The addendum discusses recreation facilities including the Recreation Center, Busbey Natatorium, and Woodling Gymnasium, as well as staffing, scheduling, and shared-use arrangements. The selected operator is expected to develop preventive-maintenance, risk-management, equipment-maintenance, and capital-project plans, while CSU will work with the operator on fiscal and operational responsibilities.
Buyer Attributes
Key metrics and characteristics
City
The city where this buyer is located.
Cleveland
Enrollment
Total student enrollment.
14,074
IPEDS ID
Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System identifier.
202134
Mascot
University or college mascot.
Vikings
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
1,773
Grad Rate
Graduation rate percentage.
51%
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
58 / 100
Propensity to Spend
How likely this buyer is to spend on new technology based on operating budget trends.
CautiousAggressive
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AI Adoption Score
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ConservativeEarly Adopter
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Startup Friendliness
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Sole Source:Only pursue if the product is proprietary and essential for compatibility with existing research/instructional equipment; otherwise use coops.
Coops:Frequently procures through IUCPG and Ohio State Term Contracts (and other eligible coops); you can gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform — reach out to your Starbridge contact to pursue onboarding.
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Cleveland State University permits sole source only in unusual and infrequent circumstances. Do not attempt unless your product is verifiably proprietary and essential for compatibility with existing research or instructional equipment. Convenience or brand preference are not acceptable justifications.
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CSU actively uses cooperative purchasing to satisfy competition and bypass formal bidding. Reach out to your Starbridge contact through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform to get onboarded to the recommended path.
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Cleveland State University Contracts
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Anthology Inc of NY at Cleveland State University
Effective: Feb 1, 2025Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This contract is an Order Form between Anthology Inc. of NY and Cleveland State University for Anthology Portfolio software and implementation services. The total cost is USD 8,250.00 for a 12-month period, effective February 1, 2025. The Order Form incorporates a pre-existing Blackboard Master Agreement (May 10, 2021) and a Statement of Work, which collectively define the terms, conditions, and scope of services, including details on software licenses, professional services, payment, data protection, and specific product-related provisions.
Ellucian CampusLogic Inc. at Cleveland State University
Effective: Sep 1, 2021Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This document outlines an Amendment to a Subscription Order Form for RaiseMe Enrollment services between Cleveland State University and Ellucian CampusLogic Inc. The amendment renews the service from September 1, 2023, to August 31, 2024, for a fee of $32,330.00. The original Subscription Order Form, dated September 1, 2021, covered an initial 24-month term for $60,930.00. The agreement includes detailed terms and conditions, service level agreements, and specific terms for the RaiseMe service, which assists in student recruitment and scholarship management.
Stellic Inc. at Cleveland State University
Effective: Jul 1, 2025Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This SaaS Services Agreement, effective July 1, 2025, establishes a three-year contract between Stellic Inc. and Cleveland State University for the Stellic Degree Management and Student Success Platform. The agreement outlines the provision of core services, including degree planning, scheduling, student profiles, and degree audit functionalities, as well as optional add-ons. It includes detailed terms and conditions, a statement of work, and a three-year fee schedule for the initial scope of services.
CollegeVine at Cleveland State University
Effective: Jan 1, 2025Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This document details an Order Form Amendment between CollegeVine and Cleveland State University. The Amendment, effective December 10, 2025, adds new subscription services, including Agent Platform and Agent - One Stop, totaling $404,680.00 for terms from January 1, 2026, to December 31, 2027. It modifies an original Order Form (effective December 18, 2024, included as Appendix A) which covered AI Recruiter subscriptions totaling $38,000.00 for terms from January 1, 2025, to December 31, 2027. The document specifies payment schedules for both the amendment and the original order and includes comprehensive terms and conditions.
CollegeVine at Cleveland State University
Effective: Dec 31, 2023Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
An Order Form between CollegeVine and Cleveland State University for a Recruiter Subscription service, effective from December 31, 2023, to December 30, 2024, at a total cost of $19,000. The agreement includes detailed terms and conditions regarding service, data handling, payment, and liability.
Early Buyer Signals
Board meetings and strategic plans from Cleveland State University
Board of Trustees Cleveland State University Special Meeting
Date: Aug 26, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The Board approved the annual aggregate adjustment payment to the Inter-University Council-Insurance Consortium for the joint self-insurance pool. Following an executive session, the Board formally accepted the Fact-Finder's report and recommendations regarding labor negotiations with the local chapter of the American Association of University Professors. Additionally, the Board authorized the administration to execute a contract with the DLR Group Inc. for architectural and engineering services related to the feasibility and design of a renovated athletics complex.
Board of Trustees Cleveland State University Special Meeting
Date: Jul 28, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The Board convened a special meeting which primarily consisted of an executive session. During this session, the members discussed personnel matters including the appointment, compensation, and employment of public employees, information required by law to be kept confidential, collective bargaining, and potential real estate transactions concerning the sale or disposition of property.
Cleveland State University Board Of Trustees Special Meeting
Key Contacts
Public-sector contacts connected to Cleveland State University.
The Board of Trustees held a special meeting covering various governance, financial, and academic matters. Key discussions included the appointment and term extensions of community board members, reports from external and internal auditors, and the acceptance of the internal audit's annual plan for the next fiscal year. The Board approved the University's budget for the upcoming fiscal year, an amended memorandum of understanding with the Euclid Avenue Development Corporation, a lease agreement for a convenience market in the Langston Building, and delegations of authority regarding insurance consortium payments and athletics complex renovation contracts. Additionally, the Board awarded tenure to faculty members, approved the removal of a donor's name from a center due to default on a gift agreement, and conducted the President's annual performance evaluation, confirming goals for the next fiscal year and authorizing a performance bonus.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Meeting signals
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