Child Care Center for CSCC (8-4-26)

Description

27-001 Request for Proposal For: Child Care Center Master Operator Columbus State Community College 550 East Spring Street Columbus, Ohio 43215 RFP Issue Date: August 4, 2026 Proposal Due Date: September 11, 2026 by 2pm local time 1. College Overview Columbus State Community College (herein also referenced as Columbus State or CSCC or the College) is Ohio’s largest state community college and one of the largest and most comprehensive colleges in Ohio, serving students from more than 130 countries and all 88 Ohio counties and contributes nearly a billion dollars annually in regional economic impact. Columbus State has maintained its long-standing commitment to providing affordable, high-quality education to meet the increasingly diverse student body and educational needs of the Central Ohio community for over fifty-seven years. As a comprehensive community college, it is the region’s only open-access institution. Columbus State is also a convener of employers, local government, and other leaders to develop regional strategies to create opportunities for all to participate in the emerging economy. Columbus State is Central Ohio’s front door to higher education and a leader in advancing our region’s prosperity. The mission is to educate and inspire, providing our students with the opportunity to achieve their goals. Student Success, Inclusion, Quality, Innovation, Learning, Partnership, Stewardship, and Leadership are the values that guide Columbus State in fulfilling this mission. The College is chartered to serve four counties in central Ohio (its Service District): Franklin, Delaware, Union, and Madison with about 85% of students residing within the Service District. Columbus State Community College is committed to a proactive and comprehensive supplier diversity program that ensures active and full participation of historically disadvantaged, economically and socially underutilized businesses. 2. Project Overview Columbus State is in search of a Master Operator (MO) for this center. The MO will be responsible for licensing, staffing, and general operation of a 6-classroom facility with an enrollment capacity of 100 children. The goal of the Center is to provide accessible, high-quality education for the children of Columbus State students and employees, as well as the surrounding community. In return, Columbus State aims to provide and maintain a newly renovated, purpose-built facility. The 13,800 sf approx.