What the buyer needs
AI summaryThe government authority seeks real estate brokerage, appraisal, and auctioneer services for municipal property disposition. This includes tax title foreclosures and surplus asset sales. Services will encompass full-service brokerage for marketing and selling properties, professional appraisal for valuation, and full auction management for public sales.
Scope of work
- Full-service real estate brokerage support for marketing and sale of municipal properties
- Physical property inspections, MLS listings, signage, and digital marketing
- Coordinating showings, evaluating offers, and assisting through closing
- Professional appraisal services and reports compliant with USPAP standards
- Consultation with City Treasurer and Tax Title Attorney on valuation issues
- Full auction management services for public sale of municipal property
- Pre-auction preparation, advertising, marketing, and bidder outreach
- Auction day execution, bidder registration, deposit verification, and post-auction documentation
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Qualifications of Firm and Key Personnel | Not specified |
| Experience with Massachusetts Municipal Property Disposition | Not specified |
| Familiarity with Chapter 140 of the Acts of 2024 | Not specified |
| Local Market Knowledge (Brokerage and Appraisal only) | Not specified |
| Fee Structure and Cost Competitiveness | Not specified |
| Sample Materials and Reporting (Appraisal and Auctioneer only) | Not specified |
Minimum qualifications
- Qualified firms with relevant municipal experience
- Required licenses, certifications, and professional credentials
- Appraisals must comply with USPAP standards and applicable state requirements
- Compliance with Chapter 140 of the Acts of 2024 and DLS guidance
- Subcontracting is not allowed
Documents to include with your response
- Attachment A - Technical Proposal Cover Sheet
- Cover Letter and Company Profile
- Qualifications, Experience, Approach, Methodology, Capacity, and Resources
- Sample Materials (appraisal reports, marketing materials, auction documentation as applicable)
- Attachment B - Price Proposal Cover Sheet and Price Proposal Forms
- Certificate of Non-Collusion
- Certificate of Compliance with State Tax Laws
- Conflict of Interest Certification
- Certificate of Compliance with M.G.L. c. 151B
- Certificate of Non-Debarment
How to submit
- Method
- Sealed hard copy and USB flash drive delivered to Greenfield City Hall
- Instructions
- Submit one (1) original signed Technical Proposal, three (3) printed copies, one (1) labeled USB flash drive with Technical Proposal PDF, and one (1) separately sealed Price Proposal envelope to Greenfield City Hall, Purchasing & Procurement Department, 14 Court Square, Greenfield, MA 01301.