University Of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus Awards Facilities Contract to Sterling Land Company (February 2026)

The University of Pittsburgh’s Property and Facilities Committee approved a modified gross lease with Sterling Land Company for the Wellington Apartments at 245 Melwood Avenue. The five-year lease has base rent of $7.6 million with an optional five-year renewal at $8.6 million to support expanded student housing capacity.

Scope & details

The full contract record, as filed.

Contract amount

$7,603,174 base rent for initial five-year term; $8,602,293 base rent for additional five-year renewal term

Contract type

FACILITIES

Contract term

Initial five-year term with an additional five-year renewal term

Renewal

Lease includes an additional five-year renewal term with total base rent of $8,602,293 beyond the initial five-year term; renewal is at the University’s option under the approved resolution.

Document type

Minutes

Source document

University of Pittsburgh Property and Facilities Committee Minutes 2026-02-03

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about this contract, answered from the record.

Who was awarded the facilities contract by University Of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus?

Sterling Land Company was awarded this facilities contract by University Of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus, as recorded on February 3, 2026. The contract value is $7,603,174 base rent for initial five-year term; $8,602,293 base rent for additional five-year renewal term.

How much is the Sterling Land Company contract with University Of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus worth?

The Sterling Land Company contract with University Of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus is valued at $7,603,174 base rent for initial five-year term; $8,602,293 base rent for additional five-year renewal term, covering facilities work.

What type of contract is this?

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

Where was this contract approved?

This contract appears in University of Pittsburgh Property and Facilities Committee Minutes 2026-02-03 (Minutes), dated February 3, 2026 from University Of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus. Civic IQ extracts contract records directly from agency meeting documents and solicitations.

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