Austin Peay State University
Public-Private Partnership for Student Housing Services
- Due
- Nov 9, 2026
- Questions due
- Oct 7, 2026
- Budget
- $40,000,000 – $60,000,000
Estimate- Location
- Clarksville, Tennessee, United States
- Posted
- Sep 15, 2026
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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.
KEY REQUIREMENTS
- Must demonstrate experience in designing, constructing, operating, and managing residential multi-family housing developments
- Must submit last three fiscal years' annual financial statements reviewed or audited by a chartered accountant or certified public accountant
- Must provide a signed cover letter acknowledging receipt and understanding of all RFP materials
- Must provide resumes of key personnel and disclose any lawsuits or legal claims
- Must provide evidence of financial resources available to construct, operate, and maintain the project
- Must provide a project approach narrative addressing site considerations, schedule, quality, and operations
- Must provide detailed proformas for proposed financing structures
- Must comply with all nondiscrimination policies
- Must provide proof of insurance and bonding capability
- Must disclose any potential conflicts of interest
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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
Issuing Agency
Austin Peay State University
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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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