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University of Tennessee Executive Committee Agenda May 2026

UT advances NSPC design with Lawler-Wood pre-development deal

Up to $1,000,000 in pre-development funding by UT; additional FF&E share estimated at $1,538,205 total with UT responsible for 50%The University Of Tennessee System OfficeLAWLER-WOOD NSPC LLCMay 2, 2026

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Description

UT has contracted with Lawler-Wood NSPC, LLC under a pre‑development agreement to advance planning and design of the National Security Prototype Center with up to $1 million in University funding. The firm will also manage and operate the facility once built.

Contract Details

Contract Amount

Up to $1,000,000 in pre-development funding by UT; additional FF&E share estimated at $1,538,205 total with UT responsible for 50%

Vendor

LAWLER-WOOD NSPC LLC

Agency

The University Of Tennessee System Office, TN

Contract Type

FACILITIES

Document Date

May 2, 2026

Contract Term

Pre-development period beginning March 17, 2026; ongoing roles as facility manager and asset manager through lease term

Renewal Info

Pre-development agreement supports design and site preparation and reduces the eventual project loan and base rent; Lawler-Wood is also designated Facility and Asset Manager for the facility for the duration of the UT lease.

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