On-call real estate consulting services

The Town of Manchester, Connecticut is requesting proposals for on-call real estate consulting services from commercial real estate and economic development professionals or firms, with proposals due October 14, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. The Town has imposed a mandatory Living Wage Certification requirement under Chapter 212 of the Manchester Code of Ordinances; proposers must certify compliance or qualify for an exemption (fewer than 25 eligible employees, annual contract value below $25,000, or 501(c)(3) nonprofit status).

The scope encompasses advisory services on commercial market conditions, economic development strategy, landlord and developer engagement, commercial property repositioning in the Buckland Hills district, municipal economic development policy development, workforce development initiatives, and attendance at Economic Development Commission meetings as needed. Proposers must demonstrate experience with commercial real estate consulting in Connecticut, working with municipalities on economic development initiatives in New England, and knowledge of the Hartford and East of the River markets.

The initial contract term runs January 1, 2027 through December 31, 2027, with an option to extend annually for three additional one-year periods at the same terms and conditions, subject to mutual agreement approximately four months prior to each expiration. Pricing must remain firm during the initial contract term; rate escalation is considered annually thereafter. No estimated contract value is disclosed.

Evaluation criteria are relevant experience (35 points), demonstrated understanding of the assignment (35 points), proposed fees (15 points), and proposal responsiveness (15 points). Contractors must maintain Commercial General Liability ($1 million combined single limit per occurrence), Professional Liability ($1 million per claim and aggregate), Automobile Liability ($1 million), and Umbrella/Excess Coverage ($1 million per occurrence/aggregate), naming the Town as an additional insured on a primary and non-contributory basis. Questions are due October 6, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. Proposals must be submitted electronically through the Town of Manchester Procurement Portal.