JMU-P3-2026 Detailed Phase

James Madison University is soliciting Detailed Phase proposals under the Public-Private Education Facilities and Infrastructure Act (PPEA) to identify a Master Development Partner for the implementation of its Campus Master Plan. This solicitation is restricted to five shortlisted developers from the Conceptual Phase. The primary objective is to transition the project from a conceptual vision to an executable strategy for planning, financing, designing, constructing, and operating campus assets. Key deliverables include a long-term student housing program aiming for 10,000 net new beds, with a near-term target of 3,000 beds by Fall 2029, and the redevelopment of the Village and Mid-Campus areas into high-density integrated environments. Proposals are due by November 16, 2026, and must include detailed financial models, implementation schedules, and adherence to JMU Design Guidelines, with modular construction explicitly prohibited. Evaluation will be based on the proposer's organizational capacity, experience with large-scale phased developments, technical feasibility, and the economic value and sustainability of the proposed financing structure. The University will specifically assess the impact on student affordability and the balance of risk between the institution and the partner. Compliance requirements include adherence to the 2021 Virginia Construction Code, ADA standards, and sustainability certifications such as LEED, Green Globes, or VEES. Contractors must maintain statutory insurance limitations per the Code of Virginia and follow strict proprietary information redaction protocols in accordance with Virginia FOIA laws. Payment is processed electronically via ACH or Virtual Payables with standard terms of 30 days.