Opportunity
Auburn University SCIQuest #AU-2026-0000972
Auburn University Solicits Proposals for 2.6-Acre Ground Lease on Wire Road Property
Posted
April 07, 2026
Respond By
April 30, 2026
Identifier
AU-2026-0000972
NAICS
531190
Auburn University is inviting proposals for a long-term ground lease or collaborative development of a 2.6-acre parcel on Wire Road in Auburn, Alabama. - Government Buyer: - Auburn University, Procurement & Business Services - Opportunity Details: - 2.6-acre university-owned land available for lease or development - Location: Wire Road, Auburn, Alabama (north of Shug Jordan Parkway, south of Lem Morrison Drive, across from Recreational Fields) - Lease term: Up to 50 years, subject to Board of Trustees approval - Proposers must specify intended use, annual lease rate, and escalation rate - Requirements: - Compliance with all applicable zoning, land use, and tax regulations - Adherence to Alabama state bid laws, open records laws, and university policies - Commitment to small and disadvantaged business participation if subcontracting - No specific OEMs or vendors are named, as this is a real estate lease opportunity, not a procurement of goods or traditional services - Open to all qualified proposers; Auburn University reserves the right to negotiate, accept, or reject proposals
Description
Auburn University is soliciting proposals for a 2.6-acre ground lease or collaboration on university-owned property located in Auburn, Alabama. The lease term may be up to 50 years, subject to Board of Trustee approval, and proposers must describe their intended use and lease rates. The property is situated on Wire Road, north of Shug Jordan Parkway and south of Lem Morrison Drive. Proposals are due by April 30, 2026, and must comply with applicable zoning and land use requirements.