Opportunity
University of Louisville Workday #1207774
University of Louisville Seeks P3 Partner for Student Housing Development and Operations
Posted
August 04, 2026
Respond By
August 28, 2026
Identifier
1207774
NAICS
236116, 531311, 561210
The University of Louisville is seeking qualified partners for a public-private partnership (P3) to develop, finance, design, construct, operate, and maintain new student housing and related campus assets on the Belknap campus. - Government Buyer: - University of Louisville, Procurement Services - Project Scope: - Up to 1,000 new apartment- and suite-style student housing beds - Supportive student life space and related campus assets - Modernization of aging housing, addressing enrollment growth, and maintaining affordability - Long-term operations, maintenance, and lifecycle capital renewal included - Procurement Process: - Two-stage competitive RFP process - Stage 1: Qualifications and experience - Stage 2: Detailed proposals from shortlisted offerors - Requirements for Offerors: - Demonstrated experience in student housing P3 projects - Financial capacity and market insight - Ability to address university control, affordability, and integration with existing assets - No specific OEMs or vendors are named, as this is a qualifications-based solicitation for comprehensive development and management services.
Description
The University of Louisville is issuing a Request for Proposal (RFP) to identify qualified offerors for a potential housing and related assets initiative. The project may include multiple housing phases, campus assets, and supporting improvements, with details such as scope, site strategy, ownership, financing, and approvals to be refined through a competitive process. The initial phase is expected to include up to 1,000 apartment- and suite-style beds plus student life space on the Belknap campus. The RFP seeks to evaluate qualifications, experience, financial capacity, and market insight, with a two-stage proposal process including a shortlist and further detailed proposals.