Master Developer/Ground Lease for P3 Mixed-Use District

1.1. Opening Note to Suppliers

The University of South Florida Board of Trustees, a public body corporate ("USF" or "University") is posting the above solicitation ("Event") to request qualified business entities ("Supplier(s)") submit responses ("Supplier Bid(s)") to provide goods and/or services as specified herein. To see complete solicitation details, suppliers must register and sign in to the USF Solicitation portal.

Please note Supplier Bids must be submitted through the solicitation portal (https://bids.sciquest.com/apps/Router/PublicEvent?CustomerOrg=USFlorida) no later than the date and time specified in the Event Schedule. Supplier Bids submitted after the prescribed time will be rejected at USF's sole discretion. Supplier Bids, and revisions thereto, will not be accepted at any time by fax or email. Accepted Supplier Bids will be opened and recorded immediately after the time specified in the Event Schedule. Suppliers cannot withdraw submitted Supplier Bids after the submission deadline has passed.

A pre-proposal meeting will be held at the date, time, and location specified below.

Any questions concerning this Event should be submitted through the Event Portal's Q & A Board.

1.2. Purpose of Event

USF invites Supplier Bids from Suppliers interested in entering a public private partnership (P3) to develop, finance, operate, maintain, etc. a mixed-use district as specified in the Event Prerequisites. You must register on the USF Solicitation Portal and sign in to see detailed specifications.

1.3. Visit USF, Campus Maps, and Parking Information

Visit USF:

http://www.usf.edu/about-usf/visit-usf.aspx

Parking & Transportation Services Campus Maps:

http://www.usf.edu/administrative-services/parking/maps/

Parking & Transportation Services Visitor/Daily Parking Information:

http://www.usf.edu/administrative-services/parking/permits/visitor-daily-permits.aspx

1.6. Event Schedule

The Event Schedule below is subject to change at USF's sole discretion.

Event Open
Wednesday May 3 1:00:00 PM EST
Pre-Proposal Meeting

Wednesday June 5 | 10:00 AM EST

*meeting is optional and will be held virtually

Event Q & A Board Closes
(Supplier Questions Due)
Wednesday June 19 | 3:00:00 PM EST
Committee Deadline to Respond to Questions
Wednesday July 10 | 3:00:00 PM EST
Supplier Bids Due
(Event Closes)
Wednesday July 24 | 3:00:00 PM EST
Committee Evaluation Period
(Committee reserves the right during this time to request additional information, conduct interviews and verify information provided in Supplier Bids during this time with some or all Suppliers. Suppliers are encouraged to respond promptly to requests)
Wednesday July 24 - September 4
Completion Stage I - Short List Posted
Wednesday September 4 | EOD
Commencement of Stage II
TBD

1.7. Pre-Proposal Meeting

Suppliers are encouraged to attend an optional pre-proposal meeting to be held in Virtually on Microsoft Teams at the date and time specified in the Event Schedule. Connection information for the meeting is provided below. Entry to the meeting after the designated start time may result in a Supplier's exclusion from the pre-proposal meeting.

It is solely the Supplier's responsibility to become fully informed as to the nature and extent of the work required and its relation to any other work in the area, including, but not limited to, possible interference from academic or other USF activities. USF representative(s) will be available at the pre-proposal meeting to answer questions related to the Event. However, all verbal statements made by any person are non-binding. USF is not liable for any cost incurred in connection with the preparation, production, or submission of the Supplier Response, including any costs resulting from the Supplier accepting verbal direction. All changes or clarifications to the Event, if any, will only be made through written answers on the Event's Q & A Board and, when appropriate, written addenda to the Event posted on the solicitation platform. Supplier should submit written questions through the Event's Q & A Board to ensure issues discussed during the pre-proposal meeting are addressed on the Q & A Board and, when appropriate, included in a written addendum to the Event.

All individuals attending the pre-proposal meeting are asked to be respectful of the online format of the meeting and to keep mircophones muted unless speaking. Failure to do so may result in a Supplier's representative being asked to leave the pre-proposal meeting.

CONNECTION:

https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_YzgwZGRkMzQtM2FlMy00NzFiLWFmMzMtMDZhYjg2OWFmOTg4%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%22741bf7de-e2e5-46df-8d67-82607df9deaa%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%22bc790e6e-5899-4119-91c6-e05ab503d457%22%7d

Meeting ID: 253 262 358 886; Passcode: qbjtWM

Dial-in by phone +1 813-694-2079,,50861448# United States, Tampa; Phone conference ID: 508 614 48#

1.8. Access

If special accommodations are required to attend any event or meeting in conjunction with this Event, please notify Brie Matier (bmatier@usf.edu) at least 5 working days prior to the scheduled event.

1.9. Event Facilitator/Designee

Event Facilitators from USF Procurement & Payment Services will be George Cotter, Primary Event Facilitator and Assistant Vice President of Procurement & Payment Services, and Brie Matier, Event Facilitator Designee and Director of Procurement. Each has delegated authority to act for and on behalf of USF to facilitate meetings related to the Event Schedule, and other aspects and stages of this Event.