Real Estate Brokerage Services

The City of Bradenton, located in Manatee County, Florida, is seeking a qualified real estate brokerage firm through Request for Proposal #25-010NT to provide comprehensive professional services for managing the city's real property assets. The selected contractor will be responsible for delivering strategic real estate brokerage services, including property valuation advice, listing services for surplus properties and City Centre Garage Retail Spaces, strategic planning for property disposal, and managing escrow and closing processes for property sales. Key deliverables include a draft strategic planning report within 60 days and a final report within 120 days of contract commencement. Proposers must possess an active Florida Real Estate Broker License and demonstrate a minimum of ten years of relevant experience, with specific expertise in public agency real estate matters. The evaluation criteria will be weighted as follows: qualifications and experience (45%), project approach (35%), and compensation (20%). The proposal submission deadline is July 9, 2025, at 2:30 pm, with the solicitation originally posted on June 11, 2025.

The solicitation does not explicitly indicate specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Proposers are required to submit various mandatory documentation, including a SunBiz registration certificate, non-collusion affidavit, and proof of compliance with Florida statutes regarding scrutinized companies and drug-free workplace programs. The compensation structure will be performance-based, with contractors required to propose commission percentages for sales, lease cost percentages, and hourly rates for advisory services where no commission will be earned. While specific budget ranges are not detailed in the available documentation, the compensation will be tied to successful property transactions and advisory services. No incumbent vendors or existing technological infrastructure requirements are explicitly mentioned in the procurement documents. Interested firms must carefully review all submission requirements and ensure complete compliance with the City of Bradenton's specific procurement guidelines and professional service expectations.