Cole Center Acquisition or Long-Term Lease

Cleveland State University is seeking nonbinding letters of intent from qualified parties to acquire or enter a long-term lease for the vacant Cole Center property at 3100 Chester Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio.

Cleveland State University


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Nov 03, 2026 06:00 PM
Sep 18, 2026 12:00 PM
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Cleveland State University is soliciting nonbinding Letters of Intent from qualified parties interested in purchasing or leasing the vacant Cole Center at 3100 Chester Avenue. The property comprises approximately 2.38 acres, a 50,832-square-foot building, and approximately 141 surface parking spaces. It is offered on an “as is, where is” basis, and respondents are responsible for investigating and confirming property information. Respondents may propose a purchase, long-term lease, lease with purchase option, or another economically beneficial structure. Each LOI should identify the respondent, proposed transaction entity, relevant experience, ownership structure, financial capacity, intended future use, anticipated occupancy, proposed improvements, investment, community benefits, required approvals, and material transaction terms. Purchase proposals should address price, earnest money, due diligence, closing, financing, contingencies, and requested seller obligations. Lease proposals should address term, rent schedules and escalations, operating expenses, improvements, commencement dates, renewal and termination rights, security, assignment and sublease rights, and other material terms. LOIs are nonbinding and any transaction requires a definitive agreement and applicable approvals.

Classification Codes
NAICS531120Lessors of Nonresidential Buildings (except Miniwarehouses)
PSCX1JZLEASE/RENTAL OF MISCELLANEOUS BUILDINGS
Smart Codes
commercial property acquisitioncommercial property leasingreal estate transaction consulting
Timeline
Sep 18, 2026-Issue Date
Sep 28, 2026 01:00 PM-Property Inspection (optional)
Property inspection window is 9:00 a.m. to noon.
Sep 29, 2026 05:00 PM-Property Inspection (optional)
Property inspection window is 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Oct 01, 2026 02:00 PM-Property Inspection (optional)
Property inspection window is 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Oct 07, 2026 06:00 PM-Questions Due Date
Oct 14, 2026 09:00 PM-University Responses to Questions
Nov 03, 2026 07:00 PM-Letter of Intent Due Date
Nov 9, 2026-Possible Interviews
Nov 23, 2026-Approximate University Decision Date
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