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Awarded contract·Kent State University·Ohio

Online Degree Recruitment Website Partner for Kent State Online (KSO) , Kent State University, Kent, Ohio 44242

Won by Perfect Sense, Inc. dba Brightspot$350kSingle Award
Contract source

Awarded vendors

  • Perfect Sense, Inc. dba Brightspot

Description

Kent State University awarded a contract to develop, host, and maintain an online degree recruitment website for its Kent State Online programs. The vendor, Brightspot, will supply the web platform, content management system, UI/UX design, hosting services, and ongoing support to help attract and enroll students in the university’s online degree offerings. This award follows a standard competitive RFP process and signifies the university’s intent to modernize its digital recruitment capabilities. • Scope includes full‑cycle web development, hosting, and support for a recruitment portal. • Awarded to Brightspot (Perfect Sense, Inc.) after a March‑April 2026 competitive solicitation. • No financial terms, contract duration, or renewal provisions are disclosed in the excerpt.

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Key dates

Bids closed
4/17/2026

Last updated

Details

Award type
Single Award
Procurement
Full and Open Competition
Industry
Education
NAICS
541511
Solicitation №
RFP 2026

Contract value

$350,000

The award notice does not disclose the contract value. Comparable university website development projects typically range from $200,000 to $600,000 depending on complexity, hosting, and support scope. Considering Kent State’s statewide reach and the need for a robust, scalable recruitment portal, a reasonable midpoint estimate would be roughly $350,000. This accounts for design, development, content migration, hosting for multiple years, and ongoing support.

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