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- Real Estate Development Consultant
- Solicitation number
- 26-17HR
- Issued by
- Sarasota County, Siesta Key CDP, Florida
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This is an addendum to a Request for Proposals issued by the City of Sarasota, Florida, for Real Estate Development Consultant services to support the 1st Street Workforce Housing Project. The solicitation (26-17HR) seeks consultant services to address the critical shortage of affordable and attainable workforce housing in downtown Sarasota through a community-driven partnership approach. The consultant will provide comprehensive advisory services including strategic real estate development consultation, financial pro forma modeling and feasibility analysis, procurement guidance for developer solicitations, contract and agreement drafting support, stakeholder engagement and public presentations, funding source identification and negotiation, and project management and reporting. The project encompasses four properties totaling approximately 52,000 square feet in the Downtown Core zoning district. Proposals were due March 5, 2026, at 2:30 p.m., with questions accepted by February 20, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. and responses provided by February 25, 2026. Electronic submissions are required through the OpenGov Procurement portal at https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/sarasotafl. The contract term is two years with an optional one-year renewal.
The evaluation will occur in two phases, with Phase 1 assessing proposals across seven criteria: relevant project experience (5 points), key personnel and team structure (10 points), demonstrated core competencies (30 points), understanding of project objectives (15 points), project approach and technical methodology (25 points), pricing reasonableness (5 points), and local preference (10 points). Local vendor preference is available to firms holding a valid City of Sarasota Business Tax Receipt for at least one year with a physical non-residential business address and full-time employees within the city, earning ten additional points, or to local county businesses meeting similar criteria, earning five additional points. Qualified consultants must demonstrate expertise across ten core competency areas including real estate development consulting, financial modeling, real estate law, mixed-use development experience, contract drafting and negotiation, public and community engagement, engineering and construction standards, public contract and procurement experience specific to Florida statutes, affordable and attainable housing expertise, and team leadership. The pricing proposal must include a fixed monthly retainer covering all ongoing project management, deliverables, and reporting activities, with an additional hourly rate schedule for services outside defined deliverables. The procurement documents do not specify a total contract value or budget range. The selected vendor will be prohibited from competing for the eventual development project to ensure an unbiased advisory role. Procurement inquiries should be directed to Helen Reed, Consulting Purchasing Professional, at helen.reed@sarasotafl.gov or (941) 263-6443.
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City of Sarasota
SOLICITATION
26-17HR
REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT CONSULTANT
RELEASE DATE: January 27, 2026
RESPONSE DEADLINE: March 5, 2026, 2:30 pm
Please refer to the project timeline in this document for all important deadlines.
Solicitation #26-17HR Title: Real Estate Development Consultant
Table Of Contents
1. Introduction
2. Project Details
3. Evaluation Phases
4. Vendor Questionnaire
5. Attachments
Attachments:
A - 26-17HR-Exhibit A -Required_Forms
B - 26-17HR Exhibit B Scope of Services -Project Description
C - 26-17HR Exhibit C- Proposal Requirements
D - 26-17HR Exhibit D Scoring Criteria
E - 26-17HR GTC RFP Local Pref and Ties
1. Introduction
1.1. Summary
Workforce (Attainable) Housing Project – 1st Street
Sarasota continues to experience a critical shortage of affordable and attainable workforce housing, placing increasing pressure on working individuals and families, affecting local businesses, and threatening the community’s long-term vitality. In response, the City has identified and secured a key downtown site capable of supporting workforce rental housing within walking distance of Main Street and is actively pursuing an additional parcel to complete the land assembly needed for the project.
The City has also initiated outreach to philanthropic, community, and government partners, with strong preliminary interest in collaboration. Recent changes in both City and State housing policy create a timely opportunity for Sarasota to move forward with meaningful action. This initiative is envisioned as a long-term, sustainable workforce housing solution in downtown Sarasota, delivered through a community-driven partnership approach.
****Please Note: The selected vendor would be prohibited from competing for the eventual development project.****
1.2. Timeline
Solicitation Release Date: January 27, 2026
Question Submission Deadline: February 20, 2026, 4:00pm
Question Response Deadline: February 25, 2026, 4:00pm
Solicitation Opening: March 5, 2026, 2:30pm
1.3. Procurement Contact
Helen Reed
Consulting Purchasing Professional
1565 1st Street
Sarsasota, FL 34236
Email: helen.reed@sarasotafl.gov
Phone: (941) 263-6443
2. Project Details
2.1. Important Instructions for Electronic Submittals
The City of Sarasota is accepting electronic bid submissions. Bidders shall create a FREE account with OpenGov
Procurement by signing up at https://procurement.opengov.com/signup. Once you have completed account registration, browse back to this page, click on "Draft Response", and follow the instructions to submit the electronic bid.
2.2. Scope of Work or Project Details
Please see the Attachments section for specifications and attachments.
https://procurement.opengov.com/signup
3. Evaluation Phases
Phase 1
No. Evaluation Criteria Scoring Method Weight (Points)
1. Relevant Project Experience
Evaluators will score three to five projects on relevance, scope, outcomes, and alignment with City objectives, with public-sector or municipal experience given preference.
0-100 Points 5 (5% of Total)
2. Key Personnel & Team Structure
Evaluators will assess the team structure, identification of Project Manager and Principal-in-Charge, individual roles, licenses/certifications, and confirmed availability. Focus is on who is on the team and their commitment
0-100 Points 10 (10% of Total)
3. Demonstrated Core Competencies
Evaluators will assess the team’s capability in each required functional area Section II including responsible personnel, relevant experience, and examples of successfully completed projects. Focus is on what the team can do.
0-100 Points 30 (30% of Total)
4. Understanding of the Project & Solicitation
Objective
Evaluators will assess the proposer’s understanding of the City’s objectives, the 1st
Street Workforce Housing Project, downtown
Sarasota context, workforce housing goals, mixed-use development considerations, and applicable statutes, regulations, and policy frameworks.
0-100 Points 15 (15% of Total)
5. Project Approach & Technical Methodology
Evaluators will assess the proposer’s approach to delivering real estate development consulting services, including support for City staff, Procurement, and Legal Counsel, financial modeling and feasibility analysis, stakeholder engagement, procurement and solicitation support, and identification of risks with mitigation strategies.
0-100 Points 25 (25% of Total)
6. Pricing
Evaluators will assess the reasonableness, transparency, and completeness of the proposed pricing.
0-100 Points 5 (5% of Total)
7. Local Preference
Calculation of points based on the local preference described in the Terms and
Conditions.
0-100 Points 10 (10% of Total)
Phase 2
No. Evaluation Criteria Scoring Method Weight (Points)
1. 1. Interviews
Top-ranked consultants may be shortlisted for interviews. If interviews are requested the interview stage and final ranking are conducted in the second phase of the process.
N/A N/A
4. Vendor Questionnaire
1. I certify that I have read, understood and agree to the terms in this solicitation, and that I am authorized to submit this response on behalf of my company.*
☐ Please confirm
*Response required
2. Separate Cost Proposal*
Confirm that your fee proposal is not attached in your Proposal and is attached separately here.
*Response required
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