Real Estate Broker Services

The School Board of Volusia County, Florida is seeking proposals for Real Estate Broker Services through Request for Proposal (RFP) #2025-9034, with the primary objective of securing comprehensive real estate brokerage and transaction management services. The solicitation requires qualified firms to provide strategic real estate services, including identifying potential property buyers, conducting market analysis, maximizing property values, and facilitating property sales and purchases. Proposers must demonstrate at least five years of commercial real estate experience, maintain a valid real estate license, and possess extensive knowledge of the Volusia County real estate market. The RFP was released on March 14, 2025, with proposals due on April 15, 2025, at 2:00 PM EST, and the evaluation process will involve scoring based on experience, qualifications, scope of services, and proposed commission rates. Evaluation criteria will include written submittals, potential interviews, and a comprehensive review of submitted documentation such as company profiles, references, insurance certificates, and compliance forms. Two potential bidders have been identified: Realty Capital Advisors from Maitland, FL, and The Urban Group, Inc. from Fort Lauderdale, FL.

The contract will have a two-year base period with potential renewal options, and the School Board reserves the right to award to multiple vendors or a primary vendor based on total evaluation points. While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are explicitly mentioned, the RFP requires strict compliance with various regulations, including public records laws, background screening requirements, and federal grant terms if applicable. The contracted firm(s) must provide a Commercial General Liability insurance policy of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate. Contractors will need to comply with drug-free workplace certification and undergo background screening if they will have access to school grounds or interact with students. The compensation structure will be based on commission rates to be specified by proposers in their price schedule, with services not to exceed a predetermined dollar amount during the contract term. The procurement is being managed by Enid Kunce, Director of Procurement, who can be reached at etkunce@volusia.k12.fl.us or 386-734-7190 Ext. 20371, for any additional inquiries or clarifications.