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.

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