Real Estate Services

The Simcoe County District School Board is seeking submissions for a Request for Standing Quotations for professional real estate services within Simcoe County. The scope of work encompasses property acquisitions, dispositions, and lease negotiations for both landlord and tenant representation, with a specific focus on specialized services such as land acquisition, expropriation, easement valuation, partial takings, and compensation assessments conducted under the Ontario Expropriations Act. Additionally, the selected provider must be capable of managing the marketing and closing of brownfield, grey field, or blue field sites. To be eligible, respondents must meet strict mandatory requirements, including valid registration with the Real Estate Council of Ontario, good standing with the Ontario Real Estate Association, and membership in the Ontario Association of the Appraisal Institute of Canada. Applicants must demonstrate at least five consecutive years of experience providing real estate services to public sector agencies, municipalities, or educational institutions within Simcoe County. Compliance with the Building Ontario Businesses Initiative is required to prioritize Canadian and Ontario-based businesses. Evaluation is based on a pass/fail assessment of mandatory criteria and a rated fee structure, which accounts for up to 60 points. Respondents must provide a detailed fee schedule in Canadian dollars for various transaction types, ensuring rates remain firm for the duration of the agreement. Mandatory insurance coverages include a minimum of 5 million dollars for general liability, 2 million dollars for vehicle insurance, and valid WSIB coverage. The deadline for submissions is October 6, 2026.