Delaware My Market Place #DSU26PC26-004-P3HOUSING

Delaware State University P3 Student Housing Development RFQ

Delaware State University is seeking qualified development teams for a Public-Private Partnership (P3) to deliver a new student housing facility: - Government Buyer: - Delaware State University (DSU), represented by Bernard Pratt, AVP of Facilities and Capital Planning - Project Scope: - Design, build, finance, operate, and maintain a student housing facility under a long-term ground lease - Approximately 70 beds in 25 apartment-style units (15 two-bedroom, 10 four-bedroom) - Includes common areas such as study lounges, fitness space, and community areas - Developer responsible for construction, test-out, furniture, fixtures, equipment (FFE), commissioning, and utility adjustments - Procurement Process: - Two-phase: Request for Qualifications (RFQ) to shortlist teams, followed by a Request for Proposals (RFP) - Financial Details: - University may invest up to $1,000,000 in the project - Developer must demonstrate financial capacity and experience with student housing and P3 projects - Location: - Project to be located on university-owned property in Kent County, Delaware - Unique Requirements: - Compliance with Delaware-specific procurement provisions - Emphasis on minimizing financial risk to the university and enhancing student experience - No specific OEMs or vendors are named at this stage; the opportunity is open to qualified development teams

Description

Delaware State University is soliciting Statements of Qualifications from qualified development teams to design, build, finance, operate, and maintain a new student housing facility through a Public-Private Partnership. The project aims to expand on-campus housing capacity with approximately 70 beds, including various unit configurations and common areas. The procurement process is two-phased, starting with this RFQ to shortlist teams for a subsequent RFP. The university is willing to invest up to $1,000,000 and seeks a financially sustainable, student-focused housing solution.

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