UHRE Master Lease/Affiliation agreements for 2027-2028

The University of Louisville seeks a partner to provide student housing for 300‑900 students for the 2027‑2028 academic year, either through a Master Lease of the entire property or an Affiliation Agreement where the university sub‑leases space. The lease term is twelve months with up to four optional one‑year extensions, and the university will sub‑lease the units to its students. The contract requires a gross lease rate that includes utilities and internet, with optional services (liability insurance, credit‑reporting tools, digital‑lock upgrades) to be quoted separately. The property must be within walking distance of the Belknap campus and predominantly occupied by university students. • Master Lease or Affiliation Agreement options (non‑mutually exclusive) covering 300‑900 beds • 12‑month initial term, renewable up to four additional one‑year terms • Gross lease rate must absorb utilities and internet; optional services may be priced separately • Location requirement: within walking distance of the main campus, primarily student‑occupied • Pre‑bid virtual meeting on Aug 3 2026; Q&A deadline Aug 7 2026; bid submission by Aug 25 2026 via Workday