Commercial Real Estate Services

Douglas County School District RE-1 is requesting pre-qualification submittals from commercial real estate brokerage firms for acquisition and disposition services, with submissions due August 31, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. MDT via Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing (BidNet). This is an on-call vehicle with no guaranteed work — selected firms will be contacted on an "as, if, and when requested" basis to negotiate individual Statements of Work, and the qualified contractor list remains in effect until July 1, 2029.

Qualifications and mandatory certifications form the central filter. Contractors must hold an active Colorado Real Estate Brokerage License, demonstrate at least ten years of continuous commercial real estate experience in Colorado, and provide proof of successfully closing at least three similar transactions for public entities. Errors & Omissions coverage of $1,000,000 per occurrence / $2,000,000 aggregate, Commercial General Liability of $1,000,000 per occurrence / $2,000,000 aggregate, and Automobile Liability of $1,000,000 per occurrence are required. Contractors must demonstrate knowledge of Colorado school land dedication processes and local government permitting.

The scope encompasses property sourcing, financial modeling, negotiations, due diligence, closing management, disposition strategy, marketing, and buyer/tenant vetting for the District's portfolio of approximately 90 acres of vacant properties and 375 acres of dedicated school land. Preference is for firms with experience in commercial real estate transactions in the Denver Metro and Douglas County markets and a track record serving public entities and school districts.

Submittals are evaluated on background and experience (25%), responses to qualification questions (30%), background checks (10%), similar project references (20%), and finalist interviews if necessary (15%). Submittals must not exceed 20 pages, excluding resumes and certifications. Questions are due August 10, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. MDT. Compensation terms will be negotiated in individual Statements of Work; DCSD is tax-exempt and will not pay taxes or levies on contractor income.