When is the submission deadline?

Submissions are due November 9, 2026. Questions must be submitted by October 7, 2026.

What is the budget for this RFP?

Settle estimates the budget at $40,000,000 – $60,000,000. The issuer has not published an official figure.

It was issued by Austin Peay State University. The work is located in Clarksville, Tennessee, United States.

Who is a good fit for this opportunity?

Experienced public-private partnership and student housing developer. Proven capabilities in design, construction, project financing, and facilities operations. Demonstrated experience delivering large-scale higher education or institutional housing projects. Capacity to operate and maintain the facility through a long-term partnership.

Public-Private Partnership for Student Housing Services (Due November 9, 2026)

Overview

Construction, Facilities & Maintenance

Clarksville, Tennessee, United StatesPosted: September 15, 2026Deadline: November 9, 2026

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SUMMARY

A Clarksville, Tennessee government authority is seeking a development partner to design, finance, build, operate, and maintain a new student housing facility on agency-owned property for fall 2029 occupancy.

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BUDGET

Estimate

$40,000,000 – $60,000,000

TIMELINE

SBC approves RFP document: September 10th, 2026

RFP Issued / Advertised: September 11th, 2026

Disability Accommodation Request Deadline: September 18th, 2026

Notice of Intent to Propose: September 25th, 2026

Pre-Proposal Conference and Site Tour: Week of September 28th, 2026

Written Questions & Comments Deadline: October 7th, 2026

University Response to Written Questions and Comments: October 16th, 2026

Proposal Deadline & University Opening of Proposals: November 9th, 2026

University Completion of Step 1 Proposal Evaluations and Notification of Step 2 Downselect: November 16th, 2026

Questions & Comments for Step 2 Due: December 7th, 2026

University Responds to Questions & Comments: December 18th, 2026

RFP Step 2 Proposal Deadline: February 5th, 2027

Step 2 Presentations by Proposing Developers: February 15th-17th, 2027

University Completion of Proposal Evaluations and Notification of BAFO Down-select: February 22nd, 2027

Step 3 BAFO Submission Deadline: April 1st, 2027

University issues the Intent to Award Notice: April 15th, 2027

Proposed ESC approval of BAFO: April/May 2027

QUESTION DEADLINE

October 7, 2026

CONTACTS

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Issuing Agency

Austin Peay State University

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DESCRIPTION

A government authority in Clarksville, Tennessee, seeks a developer to establish a public-private partnership for student housing services. The selected developer will deliver a transformative new student housing facility on agency-owned property, with occupancy targeted for fall 2029.

The partnership is expected to encompass the design, construction, financing, operation, and maintenance of the development in a manner that provides the greatest benefit to the university. A pre-bid conference is scheduled for September 28, 2026, and all questions must be submitted by October 7, 2026. Proposals are due November 9, 2026.

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Frequently asked questions

When is the submission deadline?: Submissions are due November 9, 2026. Questions must be submitted by October 7, 2026.
What is the budget for this RFP?: Settle estimates the budget at $40,000,000 – $60,000,000. The issuer has not published an official figure.
Who issued this RFP?: It was issued by Austin Peay State University. The work is located in Clarksville, Tennessee, United States.
Who is a good fit for this opportunity?: Experienced public-private partnership and student housing developer
Proven capabilities in design, construction, project financing, and facilities operations
Demonstrated experience delivering large-scale higher education or institutional housing projects
Capacity to operate and maintain the facility through a long-term partnership

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