This site is dedicated to property and real estate topics and resources, including links to various presentations, reports, request documentation, and information relative to each biennium. Property acquisition and disposal, granting of easements, leasing property, demolition of facilities, naming facilities, municipal assessable improvements, campus boundary changes, instructional guides and reference materials are organized and located here.
The University of Wisconsin System owns more than 18,000 acres of land, of which approximately 4,700 acres are devoted to the campuses of the thirteen university institutions. The remaining acreage is used for experimental agriculture stations and agricultural land, arboretums, natural and conservancy areas, extension activities, and other university uses.
Leasing
Background
With the passage of 2015 Wisconsin Act 55, the authority to lease real property, for use other than housing, was transferred to University of Wisconsin System Administration. This authority was then delegated to the Office of Capital Planning and Budget, which is responsible for leasing all real property for the thirteen university institutions and thirteen two-year degree colleges.
Real Estate Requests
- Requests for Information (RFI)- Fleet Service Garage Operations for UW-Madison posted April 24, 2024
The University of Wisconsin-Madison is seeking information to purchase or lease sites and associated buildings/site/space to accommodate the following:
- Fleet Service Garage
- Fleet Rental Area
- Parking for Vehicles
We are looking to purchase or enter into a full-service gross lease(s) with an option to purchase including all operating expenses, real estate taxes, utilities, office suite janitorial, common area maintenance charges (CAM), parking, etc. It is necessary that the premises be in turnkey condition including furniture, data cabling, and all necessary tenant improvements. We are seeking an initial lease term of ten (10) years with at least two five-year renewals with an option to purchase. Please follow the link to the document describing the submittal requirements.
- Requests for Information (RFI)- Lease Opportunities for Parking for UW-Madison posted April 24, 2024
The University of Wisconsin – Madison is seeking information regarding opportunities to lease an estimated 400 parking stalls within the city of Madison. Preferred locations would be south or west of the UW – Madison campus with direct access to Madison Metro bus service. We are looking for a lease, or leases, including all operating expenses. This solicitation may result in multiple leases of parking spaces ranging from 50 spaces to 400 spaces each. Parking spaces should be available for rent starting in August of 2024. The initial rental term requested is two years with multiple one-year renewal options. Please follow the link to the document describing the submittal requirements.
- Notification List: (If you would like to receive electronic notification of future Real Estate opportunities with University of Wisconsin System, please fill out and submit the Real Estate Notification Form with your contact information.)
University Users
- Space Request Form (Required whenever requesting a change in space that is leased from a private landlord.)
- UW System Administrative Policy 910, Leasing
- UW System Administrative Procedure 910.A, Leasing Process
Landlords
- Standard Lease Sample
- Notification List: (If you would like to receive electronic notification of future Real Estate opportunities with University of Wisconsin System, please fill out and submit the Real Estate Notification Form with your contact information.)
Real Estate and Property Pages
Subject | Authority | Notes |
Real Property | ||
Acquisition | ||
Is outside of or would alter campus boundary Involves UW-Madison agricultural land | BOR & SBC |
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> $1,000,000 must be enumerated | SBC |
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Assessable Improvements | ||
$50,000 or greater | SBC |
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Campus Boundary Changes | BOR |
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Easements | ||
All easements are to be reviewed by System Office of General Counsel and signed by VP of Administration |
OGC & VP |
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Exchange | ||
University property valued at $500,000 or less | VP |
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University property valued > $500,000 or Involves UW-Madison agricultural land | BOR |
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The "purchase" portion of all exchanges must be approved by SBC | BOR & SBC |
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Facility Demolition/Decommissioning | ||
If any of the following criteria are applicable:
| BOR & SBC |
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If criteria above not applicable and current value ≥ $150K and < $500K |
CPB & SBC Sec. |
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If criteria above not applicable and current value < $150K |
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Facility Naming | ||
Buildings or additions | BOR |
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Portions of buildings or grounds | Chancellor |
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Foundations | ||
Institutional relationships with primary fundraising foundations and other affiliated organizations for capital and real estate projects |
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Gifts, Grants, or Bequests | ||
Is outside of or would alter campus boundary | BOR |
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Gift, grant, or bequest is > $150K For a building/structure constructed for the benefit of the UW System or any institution |
BOR & SBC |
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Lease | ||
Initial term (and renewal term) is < $1,000,000 or less than 5 years |
VP |
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Initial term (and renewal term or amendment) is > $1,000,000 or greater than 5 years |
BOR |
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A lease that would permit a privately owned or operated facility to be constructed on state-owned land |
BOR & SBC |
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A lease for student housing created after July 15, 2015 | BOR & SBC |
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Sale | ||
Is outside or would alter campus boundary Not previously identified as under-utilized involves UW-Madison agricultural land | BOR |
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A state-owned residence hall being sold to another state agency or non-state nonprofit agency for purposes of alternate use | BOR & SBC |
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Wisconsin Environmental Policy Act (WEPA) | ||
Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) |
AVP |
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Floodplain Compliance |
AVP |
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