Commercial leasing brokerage services

The Old Port of Montreal Corporation Inc., an agency of the Government of Canada, is seeking commercial real estate brokerage services to manage the leasing of available rental spaces across the Old Port of Montréal site. The contract requires one or more firms to provide end-to-end brokerage services including strategic marketing, tenant prospecting, lease negotiation, and advisory support to maximize the rental value and performance of the properties. Services must align with the Corporation’s development vision and adhere to its internal policies and use of standardized lease documentation. The scope encompasses full lifecycle management of leasing activities from initial promotion through to lease execution, with a strong emphasis on delivering professional, proactive strategies that enhance asset utilization. Proposals will be evaluated through a five-phase process with pass/fail gates for mandatory requirements and reference verification, and weighted scoring based on rated information (60 points), pricing (25 points), and an oral presentation by the top four proponants (15 points). The evaluation criteria prioritize staff qualifications, corporate capability, references, social responsibility initiatives, and greenhouse gas emissions reduction plans. The contract operates on a commission-based fee structure tied to the base rent of executed leases, with fixed percentage rates that vary according to lease value tiers and whether the tenant is represented by a broker. No expenses or disbursements are reimbursable, and all third-party broker payments must be absorbed within the commission. Additional discretionary services, such as sales brokerage, may be requested under separate written approval and billed at pre-established hourly rates. The agreement may be renewed for two additional one-year terms at the Corporation’s discretion, and timelines may be extended as needed to complete services. Payment is made via electronic funds transfer within 30 days of receiving a properly documented invoice, which must include detailed service dates and supporting documentation for any expenses. The Consultant is subject to strict confidentiality obligations, must maintain proper records accessible for audit for one year post-completion, and is required to carry insurance from providers rated at least “A” by A.M. Best. Indemnification clauses hold the Consultant liable for losses arising from negligence, breach, or misconduct, and the Corporation retains sole discretion to terminate the agreement at any time. All activities must comply with Canadian federal laws and Quebec provincial law, with disputes subject to mediation and potential litigation within Quebec. Proposals must be submitted electronically by June 16, 2026, in either French or English, adhering to strict file format, size, and naming conventions, with no hyperlinks permitted unless explicitly requested. The Consultant must also affirm