Respondents shall provide the following services: A.) Evaluate existing conditions for student housing at UNCSA including current housing inventory, historical occupancy, enrollment trends, facility conditions, and unmet demand for housing. B.) Input from selected UNCSA stakeholders about the importance of housing and future housing goals according to the UNCSA Strategic Plan, Enrollment Plans, and Campus Master Plan. C.) Conduct student surveys to obtain data on demand for housing, extent of the need for housing, accommodation and amenities preferences, and price point sensitivities. D.) Off-campus housing market assessment, including rental rates, amenities, lease terms, proximity to campus, current locations where UNCSA students live, and future real estate development areas and rents. E.) Comparison of UNCSA’s existing housing program to peer institutions including, but not limited to, areas such as demographics of housing, operations, rental rates, physical conditions and accommodations, live-on campus policy requirements and amenities. F.) Provide a housing system economic model projection for the next 5-10 years. The model should include current rental rates, recommended future rental rates, operating margins, and annual obligations to guide reinvestment decisions. G.) Provide recommendations and advice related to the High School Residence Hall replacement project and future renovations to Center Stage Apartments. Appropriate reserves and reinvestments for the newly build Artist Village should also be included in the model. All recommendations should consider current market conditions, necessary approvals, and other relevant factors. H.) Provide and present a detailed summary report of the findings to key University stakeholders and the UNCSA Board of Trustees, should it be requested.
