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Bid Title

RFQ769-26-1017AW Public-Private Partnership (P3) Advisory Specialist

Issuing Agency

University of North Texas System

Location

Texas

Published Date

Jan 30, 2026

Closing Date

Feb 27, 2026

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

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Project Description

RFQ769-26-1017AW Public-Private Partnership (P3) Advisory Specialist

Status: Open Solicitation

Due Date: Friday, February 27, 2026 - 2:00 PM

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Request for Qualifications

PUBLIC-PRIVATE

PARTNERSHIP (P3) ADVISORY

SPECIALIST

RFQ769-26-1017AW

ISSUE DATE

January 30, 2026

DOCUMENT 001100

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NOTICE TO PUBLIC PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP ADVISORY SPECIALIST

The University of North Texas System (UNTS) is seeking statements of qualifications from advisory specialist(s) to

facilitate public-private partnership (P3) discussions, analyses, innovative solutions, and other related activities to

support property redevelopment, new construction, and asset monetization on the UNT System campuses in support

of the universities’ strategic plans and surrounding communities. Qualified firms will have an established history of

providing high quality services to effectively plan, analyze, and/or facilitate the delivery of P3 projects on the behalf of

public universities. Request for Qualifications (RFQ) allows UNTS to pre-qualify firm(s) for specific services. UNTS

intends to select a firm(s) as a result of the RFQ. In order to assist with new projects, UNTS will assess the selected

firms on a qualifications basis as necessary for a given project.

The firm’s submittal to the RFQ will be the basis of determining qualifications to perform the services.

Sealed qualifications for RFQ769-26-1017AW will be received by the UNTS up to 2:00 p.m. CST on February 27,

2026.

Qualifications can be Submitted electronically through the Jaggaer web link at:

https://bids.sciquest.com/apps/Router/PublicEvent?CustomerOrg=UNTS

You will need a user name and password to access the site. Please be sure to register as a new user PRIOR to

attempting to submit your response electronically in order to become familiar with the site.

Project Description

This solicitation will pre-qualify firms for advisory services as outlined in the responses for potential future P3

partnerships. Individual contracts will be negotiated and awarded to provide some or all services required for a project.

Selection of a firm to perform these services for a given project will be based on project requirements and the firm or

proposed team’s experience. Scope of services will vary based on demand, but in general, firms will assist in

developing scenarios that generate the best return given market conditions, financing options, and alternatives which

may include various appropriate ownership structures. The University understands that a single firm may not have the

expertise in all the required areas listed below, but encourages submissions from firms who have experience in a subset

of the skillset or to present a team who can provide the full gamut of necessary experience through sub-contracting

partnerships. The proposed teams can be modified as project requirements demands with approval of Owner.

Questions

Questions concerning this proposal should be directed to:

Aurika Weaver-White, Construction Solicitation Coordinator

Aurika.Weaver-White@untsystem.edu

All questions must be received no later than 2:00p.m. CST on February 10, 2026. All questions and answers

will be posted to the website by 5:00p.m. CST on February 13, 2026.

The UNTS may in its sole discretion respond in writing to questions concerning this RFQ. Only the UNTS’s responses

made by formal written Addendum to this Proposal shall be binding and shall be posted on the UNT System website

located at https://finance.untsystem.edu/vendor-resources/bid-inquiry/bid-opportunities.php . Oral or other written

interpretations or clarifications shall be without legal effect.

Online - Respondents can view bid documents at Electronic State Business Daily (https://www.txsmartbuy.gov/esbd)

or at the UNT System website https://finance.untsystem.edu/vendor-resources/bid-inquiry/bid-opportunities.php and

the UNTS Jaggaer website https://bids.sciquest.com/apps/Router/PublicEvent?CustomerOrg=UNTS.

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Historically Underutilized Businesses (HUB)

It is the policy of the Owner to promote and encourage contracting and subcontracting opportunities for HUB in all

contracts. When a qualified firm is selected for a project, the firm will be required to provide a HUB Subcontracting Plan

(HSP) for the intended subcontracting opportunities for the project. The HSP must be submitted along with the proposal

for the project. This applies to all projects, regardless of size or scope, awarded via this IDIQ.

All subcontracted work whether identified by the Owner or not, is required to be identified in the HSP. The Plan should

reflect all subcontracting opportunities to be utilized in the project. A HUB Subcontracting Plan is NOT required with

your response to this RFQ.

The Owner is not bound to accept any of the RFQ responses if they are not in its best interest, as determined by the

Owner. The Owner reserves the right to: (a) enter into agreements or other contractual arrangements for all or any

portion of the Scope of Work set forth in this Proposal with one or more respondents; (b) reject any and all offers and

re-solicit offers; or (c) reject any and all offers and temporarily or permanently abandon this procurement, if deemed

to be in the best interest of the Owner.

END OF SECTION

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DOCUMENT 002400

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SCOPE FOR QUALIFICATIONS

The University of North Texas System (UNTS) subsequently referred to as the Owner, is seeking statements of

qualifications from advisory specialist(s) to facilitate public-private partnership (P3) discussions, analyses, innovative

solutions, and other related activities to support property redevelopment, new construction, and asset monetization on

the UNT System campuses in support of the universities’ strategic plans and surrounding communities. Qualified firms

will have an established history of providing high quality services to effectively plan, analyze, and/or facilitate the

delivery of P3 projects on the behalf of public universities.

This solicitation will pre-qualify firms for advisory services as outlined in the responses for potential future P3

partnerships. Individual contracts will be negotiated and awarded to provide some or all services required for a project.

Selection of a firm to perform these services for a given project will be based on project requirements and the firm or

proposed team’s experience. Scope of services will vary based on demand, but in general, firms will assist in

developing scenarios that generate the best return given market conditions, financing options, and alternatives which

may include various appropriate ownership structures. The University understands that a single firm may not have the

expertise in all the required areas listed below, but encourages submissions from firms who have experience in a subset

of the skillset or to present a team who can provide the full gamut of necessary experience through sub-contracting

partnerships. The proposed teams can be modified as project requirements demands with approval of Owner.

UNTS intends to select firms based on qualifications outlined in the Evaluation Criteria section of this RFQ on a project-

by-project basis based on scope of services required. Please note that the selection of a firm(s) prequalification does

not provide a guarantee of work.

The firm’s response to the Request for Qualifications (RFQ) will be the basis of determining the qualifications to perform

the services.

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Background

The University of North Texas System is a public university system headquartered in Dallas, Texas, and is the

only university system based in and exclusively focused on the Dallas–Fort Worth region. Collectively, the

UNT System serves more than 53,000 students across its institutions, contributing substantially to regional

education, workforce development, and economic vitality. The physical footprint of the UNT System’s

campuses and academic facilities spans approximately 1,400 acres, which includes institutional land holdings

across Denton, Fort Worth, Dallas, and Frisco.

University of North Texas (UNT):

UNT is the flagship and an R1 public doctoral research institution located in Denton, Texas, approximately 40

miles north of downtown Dallas with a branch campus located in Frisco. UNT serves a student population of

with nearly 47,000 students and is one of the largest universities in North Texas. The main campus

encompasses over 1,000 acres and includes more than 300 buildings totaling approximately 8 million gross

square feet. Campus facilities support a wide range of academic, research, residential, athletic, administrative,

and student-life functions. The university continues to experience growth in enrollment, academic

programming, research activity, and athletics, driving the need for ongoing facility investment and

modernization.

UNT Health Fort Worth (UNT Health):

The University of North Texas Health Science Center (now branded publicly as UNT Health Fort Worth) is an

academic health sciences institution located in the Cultural District of Fort Worth, Texas. UNT Health enrolls

over 2,400 graduate and professional students across its schools focused on health sciences and clinical

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training. The main campus occupies approximately 33 acres in the heart of Fort Worth’s medical and cultural

district. The campus supports approximately 20 buildings and includes academic, research, and clinical

facilities, as well other auxiliary structures. Combined built space on campus exceeds 1.1 million gross square

feet with plans for future expansion under the institution’s master plan.

University of North Texas Dallas (UNT Dallas):

UNT Dallas is a public four-year university located in southern Dallas, Texas. UNT Dallas serves

approximately 4,000 students and continues expanding academic facilities. The UNT Dallas main campus

encompasses approximately 264 acres with the first permanent building completed in 2007. The campus now

consists of four academic facilities and one housing facility with the most recent addition being a 120,000

square foot STEM facility which is not the largest facility on campus, supporting classrooms, laboratories,

sciences and health profession programs.

UNT and UNT Health are in the process of updating their campus master plans with UNT Dallas most recent update

occurring in 2020.

Example of potential partnerships opportunities:

• Over the past decade on the UNT campus, growth of the campus, and organic expansion and reconstruction

of roadways throughout the City of Denton has created a unique opportunity to redefine the University’s

presence along major throughfares and in the local community. With the development of a new strategic

plan, and ongoing update of the campus master plan, the University is seeking to increase immediate visibility

and institutional recognition while providing for campus growth and community developing assets through

meaningful partnerships.

The first of such development is anticipated along the I-35E corridor of the campus on either the north, south,

or potentially both sides of the interstate. Specifically, the University desires to build a new district that

potentially could include a hotel and conference center with high rise parking structure, and retail. Depending

on market data, the multiphase plan could also include entertainment, innovation center, and engagement

facilities such as a sports arena or other athletic focused development, if appropriate. Connectivity between

the campus and community is vital. To accomplish these development goals, the University is interested in

pursuing public-private partnership(s) with one or more master developer(s) in a phased approach.

To date, there has been no in-depth development study outside of the current campus master planning effort.

Based on planning sessions, some general locations owned by the university have been identified for

development consideration. It is anticipated that later in the year, the University will solicit feedback from the

market to assist in determining viable concepts, locations, deal structures, financial outcomes, etc. that best

align with the University’s vision and strategic goals. Throughout this process, it will be vital to have the

appropriate teams with expertise in market analysis, site development, financial impact analysis, and

development strategy.

• Expansion of incubator and partnership opportunities at Discovery Park.

• Expansion of on-campus housing and dining program at UNT Dallas to accommodate enrollment growth, align

with the University’s mission and vision, and support student success.

• Potential partnership opportunities at UNTD to develop recreation and/or athletics facilities that will not only

support both the campus and community.

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Services

1. Scope of Services

Qualified specialist(s) will help identify optimal development, financing, ownership options, and/or other

key issues driving decisions relating to the development of a successful P3s. The advisory services may

include, but not be limited to, the following:

A. Visioning and Development Strategy:

a) Develop overarching strategies for capital P3 projects/improvements, funding scenarios, and

prioritizing objectives through an understanding of underlying assumptions, motivations, and

aspirations.

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Commodity Codes

• NAICS 541611Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services

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