MW26005 - Courtesy Posting - University of Utah Historic Fort Douglas Soldier's Circle Revitalization Request for Information

The University of Utah is issuing a Request for Information (RFI) titled "MW26005 - Courtesy Posting - University of Utah Historic Fort Douglas Soldier's Circle Revitalization," seeking market input and conceptual proposals from potential private partners for the revitalization and adaptive reuse of the Historic Fort Douglas property, a 43.67-acre site comprising multiple historic buildings. The site is scheduled for transfer to the University in fall 2026. This RFI is a non-binding, informational solicitation led by the University of Utah Purchasing Department, not by the Division of Facilities Construction and Management (DFCM), and no contract will result directly from responses. Interested parties are invited to submit ideas regarding sustainable development models, adaptive reuse of vacant historic structures, and collaboration frameworks such as ground leases and joint ventures that maintain the site's historic integrity while supporting compatible uses including residential, academic, commercial, health, and transit-oriented developments integrated with the campus character. Respondents must provide an executive summary, project approach, market analysis, risk assessment, organizational qualifications, experience, and financial capacity. Compliance with historic preservation standards is paramount, including adherence to the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation, Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act, and coordination with the Utah State Historic Preservation Officer (SHPO) who holds inspection and enforcement authority. The RFI underscores the necessity for proposals to align with federal and state historic tax credit requirements and long-term stewardship commitments. Submission guidelines call for electronic proposals by December 18, 2025, via a University-designated portal, with a file upload limit of 1GB. While the document outlines desired strategic goals for revitalization and partnership, it does not establish contract clauses, evaluation criteria, pricing, or performance schedules, as it serves solely to gather information to inform potential future solicitations. The designated point of contact is the University of Utah Purchasing Department, emphasizing that inquiries and responses must be directed through this office.