Specifications include, but are not limited to: The Owner intends to enter into one or more long-term contracts that govern the operations, finances, design standards, entrance criteria and contractual obligations within the Agreement. The Developer will provide the financing for the Project and will operate the proposed facilities using the cash flow derived from the Project. The primary goal of the Project is to enable the University to further its goals and mission with regards to promoting economic development, along with other goals included in Section 3 of this RFQ. The Owner is interested in selecting a firm that has direct experience in developing, designing, building, financing and operating projects similar to the Project, and delivering a Project that meets the goals, standards and performance requirements and schedule outlined in Section 3 of this RFQ. The procurement process is outlined below: 1.1.1 Collecting SOQs in response to this RFQ is the first step in selecting a firm. This RFQ provides the information necessary for Respondents to prepare and submit SOQs for consideration by the University. 1.1.2 The Owner may select up to four (4) of the qualified Respondents to participate in interviews with the Selection Committee to confirm and clarify the qualifications submitted and to answer additional questions. Select Shortlisted Respondents may be selected to proceed to the next procurement phase. 1.1.3 The next step is to issue an RFP and conduct interviews with all Shortlisted Respondents, pursuant to which the Owner anticipatesselecting one (1) of the Shortlisted Respondents to be the Preferred Bidder for final award of a contract. The Owner will negotiate the final contract terms and conditions with the Preferred Bidder.