Request for Proposl for Commercial Real Estate Services Austin Independent School District (AISD)

Austin Independent School District (AISD) is seeking proposals for commercial real estate services through RFP 26RFP010, released on August 15, 2025, with vendor proposals due on September 2, 2025, at 2:00 pm CST. The procurement covers as-needed real estate services, specifically targeting the identification, potential sale, or ground lease of five vacant or underutilized properties. Qualified firms must demonstrate at least five years in business, have managed three similar governmental projects, and possess expertise in commercial real estate advisory services, financial analysis, and land transactions. The proposed services include comprehensive market research, property marketing, transaction document drafting, site tours, offer analysis, and negotiation assistance. The evaluation process is two-phased, with Phase 1 scoring based on scope of service (30 points), contractor capabilities (30 points), proposal quality (10 points), and financial proposal (30 points), with potential interviews and presentations in Phase 2. Potential vendor interviews are tentatively scheduled for September 8-9, 2025, with a board review/approval meeting planned for September 25, 2025.

The district encourages participation from small, local, and minority-owned firms, with potential preferences for Historically Underutilized Businesses (HUB) and Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE). Vendors must complete comprehensive compliance forms, including certifications of criminal history, debarment, suspension, and conflict of interest disclosures. Insurance requirements include $1,000,000 per occurrence general liability and workers' compensation coverage. The initial contract term is one year from the board award date, with potential renewal options for up to four additional one-year periods. AISD reserves the right to select multiple service providers and will maintain a catalog of approved vendors. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the solicitation suggests the district is seeking a flexible, on-demand real estate services arrangement that can adapt to the district's evolving property management and disposition needs. Vendors must demonstrate robust capabilities in commercial real estate transactions, with a particular focus on governmental entity property management.