RFP769-26-1026CS 501c3 Non-Profit Finance Entity

The University of North Texas System is soliciting a qualified financial partner with proven expertise in structuring tax-exempt bond financings under IRS Section 501(c)(3) to support a public-private partnership for the development of student housing and an innovation center on its Denton campus. The selected firm will work in collaboration with Core/Pinnacle, the designated developer, to design and implement a nonprofit-financed capital structure that complies with federal tax-exempt bond regulations and aligns with institutional goals for higher education housing. The solicitation emphasizes specialized experience in student housing financing on university campuses as the primary criterion for evaluation, with no explicit mention of cost-based evaluation or pricing details, indicating the award will likely prioritize technical capability over price. The project requires a firm capable of navigating complex public-private arrangements and delivering a viable financing plan, with no additional prerequisites or standard FAR clauses included in the solicitation. Submissions must be made electronically via the UNTS procurement portal by June 5, 2026, in PDF format only, with no physical delivery options. The primary point of contact for inquiries is Carrie Stoeckert, who serves as the main liaison but whose official role as a contracting officer or contracting representative is not explicitly defined. No evaluation weights, scoring rubrics, contract value estimates, or detailed performance timelines are provided, and while the place of performance is understood to be the Denton campus, specific address or inspection criteria are not stipulated. The solicitation does not require socioeconomic certifications, unique entity identifiers, or past performance disclosures beyond demonstrating relevant experience, and no packaging, invoicing, payment, or accounting data is included. All information necessary for proposal preparation is contained within the referenced RFP document and associated questions file, with PDF as the only accepted submission format.