LEGAL NOTICE   KENT STATE REQUEST FOR INFORMATION AND QUALIFICATIONS (RFI #2014): Kent State Stark Campus is seeking information and qualifications from experienced developers, operators, nonprofit organizations and public-private partnerships for the adaptive reuse, redevelopment, operation or reprogramming of the Conference Center through a long-term lease with the University. Respondents must provide general information as to an intended use of the Conference Center along with any other information as requested and required in this RFI or as requested by the University. In addition to the respondent’s intended use of the Conference Center, the proposer’s qualifications and financial ability to lease and operate the proposed intended use shall be a material consideration in proposal selection. More information is available on the Kent State Procurement website www.kent.edu/procurement/bids. All responses must be received electronically through DynamicForms. No other method will be accepted. Responses are due by Friday, August 28, 2026 no later than 4:30PM EST.