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REPRINTED WITH PERMISSION FROM P3 BULLETIN, AUGUST 5, 2026

Another university in Kentucky has launched a request for proposals(RFP) for a student accommodation project under a P3 model

The University of Louisville has become the latest to seek private developers to deliver a multi-phased housing program that could ultimately deliver significant new residential capacity.

While the ultimate scope of the project remains under consideration, the first phase is expected to focus on the delivery of up to approximately 1,000 new apartment- and suite-style beds.

Interested parties have until August 11, 2026, to submit written questions, and Stage 1 responses to the RFP are due on August 28. The university expects to shortlist two-to-four teams following Stage 1 submissions.

Brailsford & Dunlavey (B&D) is serving as development advisor to the University of Louisville and will help facilitate the procurement process. For more information, contact Julian Sagastume: jsagastume@bdconnect.com.

The RFP can be found here.

The project launch follows the recent successful financial closings of theUniversity of Kentucky Central Utility Plant P3 and the Western KentuckyUniversity student housing P3. Read the full article on P3 Bulletin here (subscription required).

Brailsford & Dunlavey (B&D) is serving as development advisor to the University of Louisville and will help facilitate the procurement process. The engagement follows B&D’s recent successful financial close on two other projects in the commonwealth of Kentucky – the University of Kentucky Central Utility Plant P3 and the Western Kentucky University student housing P3.