University of Minnesota Ionwave #10044.041325.ks

University of Minnesota Seeks Developer Input for St. Paul Campus Student Housing Redevelopment

The University of Minnesota is seeking input from developers to inform future student housing development on its St. Paul campus. - Government Buyer: - University of Minnesota (St. Paul campus) - Project Scope: - Replacement of the existing 500-bed Bailey Hall with new student housing - Target residents: primarily 1st and 2nd-year undergraduates, with possible inclusion of upper division students, single graduate students, faculty, or staff - Desired housing types: traditional student apartments or communal living configurations - Emphasis on universal design, high-quality standards, and amenities that enhance campus life, safety, and community - Sustainability requirements: SB2030 compliance and climate net zero goals - Procurement Approach: - University seeks to minimize financial exposure and is open to public-private partnership (P3) models - Project may be delivered and operated by external parties - Information Requested from Respondents: - Organizational experience and qualifications - Proposed housing strategies, unit mix, density, and amenities - Financial and partnership models, including P3 structures - Approaches to integrating new housing with campus life - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in this RFI - No award will be made from this RFI; it is for market research to inform future procurement

Description

The University of Minnesota is requesting information from developers for future housing options on the St. Paul campus. The project aims to replace the existing 500-bed Bailey Hall with new student housing primarily for 1st and 2nd-year undergraduates, upper division students, and potentially single graduate students or faculty and staff. The development should include traditional student living apartments or communal living configurations with universal design features, focusing on quality, sustainability, and amenities that address campus life and safety. This is a Request for Information only; no award will be made from this RFI.

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