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City of Thornton Request for Proposals for Real Property Acquisition Services

City of ThorntonColorado, USADue Thursday, November 19, 2026
Client
City of Thornton
Solicitation No.
310-26
Posted
10/23/2026
Category
Real Estate, Brokerage Services, Maintenance, Repair and Alteration of Property
Budget
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Description

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The City of Thornton, Colorado, is requesting proposals for Real Property Acquisition Services under Project No. 310-26. The selected vendor will provide real property acquisition and disposition cost estimates, manage general coordination with engineers, appraisal consultants, and the right-of-way committee, prepare preliminary value studies, act as a review appraiser, and assist in determining property rights. To be minimally qualified, proposing firms must have handled a corridor with a similar degree of complexity and cost within the past five years. Firms must submit questions by November 9, 2026. Proposals are due by 5:00 PM local time on November 19, 2026, and may be submitted electronically through BidnetDirect.com or physically via mail, courier, or hand delivery to Thornton's Contract Administration Office. Submissions must include a Schedule of Charges, a Reference Authorization and Release Form, a bank reference letter in a sealed confidential envelope, a litigation history in a separate sealed envelope, and proof of required insurance coverages.

Key solicitation details

AI-extracted from 310-26 RFP 10-21-26 signed.pdf. Confirm against the original documents before bidding.

The City of Thornton is soliciting written proposals from qualified firms to hire one or more consultants to represent Thornton and assist with the negotiation, acquisition, and disposition of real property on an as-needed basis. The extent of services will vary from year to year based on Thornton's capital improvements budget. Eligible proposing firms must have performed similar acquisition services within the past five years.

Issued by
City of Thornton
Inquiries due
5:00 p.m. on the tenth (10th) Calendar Day prior to the date established for the submission of the Proposal
Proposals due
5:00 PM, local time, November 19, 2026
How to submit
Electronic via BidnetDirect.com, mail, courier, or physical delivery
Submission details
Electronic uploads via BidnetDirect.com portal or physical delivery in a sealed envelope to Contract Administration Office, 9500 Civic Center Drive, 2nd Floor City Hall, Thornton, CO 80229-4326. Outer envelope must be marked Request for Proposals, Real Property Acquisition Services, Project No. 310-26.
Contract term
Commences upon execution and terminates on December 31, 2036, unless sooner terminated, with rates adjustable annually for subsequent 1-year terms.
Place of performance
Thornton, CO
Insurance and bonding
Workers Compensation Insurance statutory limits and Employer Liability; Commercial General Liability Insurance; Professional Liability Insurance; Automobile Liability Insurance naming Thornton as an additional insured.

How proposals are evaluated

Responsiveness of the proposal to the requirements of the RFP, including time required to complete Project
Results of reference checks
Experience of the proposing firm in dealing with municipal or other governmental agencies
The proposing firm's engagement team, including experience and resumes of key personnel assigned to the Project
The proposing firm's fee structure and hourly rates

Scope of work

  • Provide cost estimates for performing real property acquisition or disposition services
  • Perform general coordination including scheduling, answering staff questions, and coordinating with engineers, appraisal consultants, and right-of-way committees
  • Secure property rights after receipt of legal descriptions from Thornton
  • Prepare all closing documents if requested and assist with closing
  • Provide preliminary value studies for parcels and act as a review appraiser when necessary

Minimum qualifications

  • Must have performed real property acquisition services on a major public transportation or infrastructure corridor with similar complexity and cost within the past five (5) years

Documents to include with the bid

  • Proposal Letter signed by an authorized official
  • Executed Exhibit 1, Acceptance of Conditions Statement
  • Proposed Exhibit B, Consultant Personnel and Subconsultants Listing
  • Resumes for key personnel
  • Proposed Exhibit C, Schedule of Charges
  • Executed Exhibit 3, Reference Authorization and Release Form
  • Letter of reference from primary bank or financial institution in a sealed envelope labeled CONFIDENTIAL FINANCIAL REFERENCE
  • Litigation history for the past five years in a sealed envelope labeled CONFIDENTIAL LITIGATION HISTORY

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