Solicitation 540/009-14-2025
RFP for Public-Private Partnership (P3) for Childcare Center.
The University of Tennessee System is seeking proposals from qualified childcare providers to design, build, operate, finance, and maintain a childcare center on property within, or near, the University of Tennessee, Knoxville campus to support the childcare needs for over 8,000 faculty, staff, and graduate student employees.
Documents: Scope of services and proposal requirements are on UT's website https://tennessee.edu/about/divisions/finance-admin/capital-projects/construction-opportunities/requests-for-services/
Monitor the website for any changes or amendments to the RFP.
A proposer with a disability may request reasonable accommodation for participation to the RFP coordinator designated in the RFP by December 1, 2025.
Non-mandatory Pre-Proposal Conference: December 15, 2025, at 2:00 pm ET. The University of Tennessee Tower Plaza Conference Room P20 (400 W. Summit Hill Drive, Knoxville, TN 37902)
Visitor parking is available in the Summer Place Parking Garage located at 500 W Summit Hill Drive or the Locust Street Parking Garage located at 540 Locust Street.
Proposal Deadline: proposals will be accepted until 3:00 pm, ET on January 23, 2026.
November 23, 30 2025
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