Request for Proposal: PUBLIC-PRIVATE (P3) STUDENT HOUSING PARTNERSHIP

The Northern Illinois University wishes to pursue a public-private partnership (P3) arrangement with an established firm for the management of existing student housing buildings, the renovations of existing student housing buildings, new student housing construction, if applicable, on the Northern Illinois University's Campus. Although the desired contract is intended to be a concession under the State of Illinois Procurement Code, NIU is following a more comprehensive Request for Proposal process to ensure fair competition. The request for proposals is to determine the viability and sustainability of a possible partnership that helps NIU housing facilities reach modern campus living.

Mandatory Pre submission On-Site Visit Scheduled for October 9, 2025, 9:00 am - 12 Noon, Holmes Student Center

Notice: NIU has uploaded an identical copy of the PSCMAB112025 specification file to address issues reported by potential proposers who were unable to open the original file. The new file is labeled with a '1' (e.g., PSCMAB112025P3StudentHousing1.pdf) to distinguish it from the original file.

Update: Room location update. Reminder Attendance Notification due October 6, 2025, to abridges3@niu.edu by COB. Mandatory Pre submission On-Site Visit Scheduled for October 9, 2025, 9:00 am - 12 Noon, Holmes Student Center - Heritage Room

List of On-Site Visit (October 9, 2025) Attendees Attached.

Addendum 1 issued to provide University responses to questions received from prospective offerors.

Submit 6 copies of the response as defined in the specifications.
The University reserves the right to accept or reject any and all responses or parts thereof.
Vendor may expect payment thirty to sixty days after receipt of invoice, unless otherwise stated in the bid documents.
This procurement may be contingent on Board of Trustees approval.
Illinois Department of Human Rights (IDHR) eligibility number is required on all proposals, if applicable.
There is no BEP goal for this procurement.
The contract(s) for this solicitation could exceed $50,000 annually.