Real Estate Broker Services

Northwest Independent School District is soliciting real estate broker services on an as-needed basis through a professional services procurement governed by Texas Government Code §2254.004. The solicitation, issued under number 026-031-05-022 and posted on May 4, 2026, with a response deadline of June 2, 2026, seeks qualified firms to provide real estate brokerage support for the District's property needs, with performance to occur across Texas locations as specified in individual purchase orders. The contract is structured as a requirements-type agreement with an initial one-year term and up to four one-year renewal options, contingent upon satisfactory performance, annual price increases not exceeding five percent, and mutual agreement. Award will be based on a best-value trade-off methodology, evaluating experience (40 points), references (25 points), business organization and capabilities (20 points), personnel qualifications (10 points), and process compatibility (5 points), for a total of 100 points, with pricing negotiated only after selection. Proposals must be submitted electronically through the eBid portal and include detailed responses to 38–39 specified attributes, with strict character limits applying to key sections such as the qualification statement, references, and insurance details. Mandatory attachments include resumes of key personnel, company brochures, professional liability insurance certificates, the Certificate of Interested Parties (CIP Form 1295), Conflict of Interest Questionnaire (CIQ), and a W-9 form. Contractors must demonstrate exclusive representation of the District, prohibit lobbying of Board members or staff, and must not offer gratuities or commissions to influence the award. Insurance must be issued by an A.M. Best A VIII or better-rated carrier, with Northwest ISD named as an additional insured, and submitted prior to Board recommendation. Legal compliance requires disclosure of felony convictions, certification of non-debarment, and affirmation of no participation in the boycott of Israel. Contracts are contingent on the availability of current District revenue, with no federal appropriation codes applied. All goods or services must be delivered FOB destination within sixty days of purchase order issuance, with acceptance performed at the delivery location. The contract prohibits assignment without written consent, mandates that equipment funded under the contract becomes District property, and enforces a warranty that pricing remains competitive with current market rates. Payment will be processed through the District’s Accounts Payable department at a designated P.O. Box in Fort Worth, Texas, with no