FACILITIESAPPROVED

The University Of Tennessee System Office Awards Facilities Contract to Roane County Nspc Llc (May 2026)

The Executive Committee authorized a 20‑year lease with Roane County NSPC, LLC for University research space at the new National Security Prototype Center in Oak Ridge. UT will cover debt service on a $40.1 million project loan through base rent and pay operating expenses while securing long-term expansion options up to 99 years.

Status
APPROVED
Document date
May 2, 2026
Contract type
FACILITIES
Vendor
Roane County Nspc Llc
Agency
The University Of Tennessee System Office · TN

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Scope & details

The full contract record, as filed.

Contract amount
Project Loan $40,097,682; estimated annual lease payment ~$3.3 million; Operating Rent projected at $15.25/sf for 20,947 sq. ft.; UT responsible for 50% of FF&E costs (estimated total $1,538,205)
Contract type
FACILITIES
Contract term
Initial 20-year lease term beginning on the earlier of issuance of certificate of occupancy/substantial completion or 13 months after loan closing, with 15 additional 5-year extensions and one 4-year extension possible (up to 99 years)
Renewal
Initial 20‑year term aligned with project loan amortization, with University options for 15 additional 5‑year periods and one 4‑year period, allowing up to 99 years; no base rent due after year 20, though Operating Rent continues. UT has no early termination right during the Initial Term.
Document type
Agenda
Source document
University of Tennessee Executive Committee Agenda May 2026

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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about this contract, answered from the record.

Who was awarded the facilities contract by The University Of Tennessee System Office?

Roane County Nspc Llc was awarded this facilities contract by The University Of Tennessee System Office, as recorded on May 2, 2026. The contract value is Project Loan $40,097,682; estimated annual lease payment ~$3.3 million; Operating Rent projected at $15.25/sf for 20,947 sq. ft.; UT responsible for 50% of FF&E costs (estimated total $1,538,205).

How much is the Roane County Nspc Llc contract with The University Of Tennessee System Office worth?

The Roane County Nspc Llc contract with The University Of Tennessee System Office is valued at Project Loan $40,097,682; estimated annual lease payment ~$3.3 million; Operating Rent projected at $15.25/sf for 20,947 sq. ft.; UT responsible for 50% of FF&E costs (estimated total $1,538,205), covering facilities work.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Facilities contract, documented as a agenda record.

Where was this contract approved?

This contract appears in University of Tennessee Executive Committee Agenda May 2026 (Agenda), dated May 2, 2026 from The University Of Tennessee System Office. Civic IQ extracts contract records directly from agency meeting documents and solicitations.

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