CANADA(Ontario)
REBS-0260

RFP Description

The vendor is required to provide real estate services including research innovation parks, agricultural land, aggregate mines, greenfield sites, golf course facilities, single-family residential and mixed-use buildings.
- Requirement:
•    Real estate marketing services
•    Valuation and appraisal services
•    Transaction advisory services
•    Real estate brokerage services
•    Financial and economic advisory services.
- Real estate marketing services
1. Photography services
•    Conduct professional photography, ensuring high-quality images that highlight key features.
•    Provide post-processing services to enhance images for clarity, color correction, and overall appeal.
2. Virtual staging
•    Create virtual staging to showcase potential layouts and designs.
•    Provide before-and-after images to illustrate the impact of virtual staging.
•    Ensure virtual staging aligns with the property’s style and target market preferences.
3. Marketing brochures
•    Design and produce high-quality digital first marketing brochures, incorporating professional images and engaging property descriptions.
•    Include key information such as property features, pricing, and contact details.
•    Provide both digital and print-ready versions of the brochures.
4. Additional marketing support
•    Develop a comprehensive marketing strategy that integrates photography digital assets and brochures into broader marketing efforts.
- Valuation and appraisal services
1. Initial evaluation process
•    Submit a proposal to conduct independent appraisals on the assets as set out in this document.
•    Provide our initial opinions on market base assumptions for the properties.
2. Field analysis
•    The property and market inspection will be undertaken to confirm the following:
•    To confirm tenant structure and occupancy and to determine new potential tenancies.
•    To confirm physical condition and functional characteristics.
•    To determine expansion potential.
•    To analyses other physical characteristics and issues (i.e., environmental or capital requirements) relevant to determining value.
•    Overview of micro market characteristics
•    To review market conditions, in particular competition and trade area characteristics.
•    To review future growth in trade area and determine expansion capacity of competition.
•    To review other relevant market characteristics to be considered – such as municipal capital initiatives which may impact the asset (i.e., changes in road patterns).
•    To confirm zoning and land use regulations.
3. Financial and operational analysis
•    Review current and historical tenant sales.
•    Undertake affordability analysis or a gross occupancy cost ratio (GROC) for retail and analyses findings.
•    Determine appropriate market rental rates on an individual tenant basis.
•    Review and analyses recovery income and corresponding expenses.
•    Review non-recoverable expenses including tenant allowances and required capital expenditures.
•    Undertake extensive market rent overview for office component.
•    Develop cash flow assumptions.
•    Model all base information and assumptions using argus enterprise.
•    Undertake cash flow and budget reconciliation.
- Transaction advisory services
1. Market analysis
•    Conduct comprehensive market research to assess current real estate trends.
•    Analyze comparable transactions and market benchmarks.
2. Financial analysis
•    Develop financial models to evaluate potential transactions.
•    Perform cash flow analysis, ROI calculations, and sensitivity analyses.
3. Due diligence
•    Assess legal, financial, and physical aspects of potential transactions.
•    Identify risks and opportunities associated with each transaction.
4. Transaction structuring
•    Advise on optimal transaction structures (e.g., purchase agreements, leases).
•    Assist in negotiations with third parties to achieve favorable terms.
5. Reporting
•    Prepare detailed reports summarizing findings, recommendations, and strategic options.
•    Present findings to university stakeholders, including the board of governors as necessary.
6. Negotiation support
•    Provide support during negotiations, including the preparation of negotiation documents and strategies.
•    Facilitate discussions between the real estate division and counterparties.
7. Post-transaction integration
•    Offer guidance on post-transaction integration, planning and execution.
•    Support the real estate division in aligning operations, culture, and systems post transaction.
- Real estate brokerage services
1. Property listings
•    Create and manage property listings across multiple platforms (MLS, websites, social media).
•    Conduct market research to determine optimal pricing and marketing strategies within university and surrounding areas.
•    Provide quarterly market research to provide up to date understanding of the university real estate market.
2. Property showings
•    Schedule and conduct property showings for prospective buyers and tenants.
3. Negotiation
•    Represent clients in negotiations for property purchases, sales, or leases.
•    Draft and review contracts, ensuring all terms are favorable and legally compliant.
4. Marketing
•    Develop and implement marketing strategies, including digital marketing, open houses, and community outreach.
•    Create promotional materials such as brochures, flyers, and online ads.
5. Transaction management
•    Oversee the entire transaction process from listing to closing.
•    Coordinate with lenders, inspectors, and other professionals to ensure smooth transactions.
6. Client follow-up
•    Maintain communication with clients’ post-transactions to ensure satisfaction and foster long-term relationships.
•    Provide market updates and advice on potential future transactions.
- Financial and economic advisory services
1. Financial analysis
•    Conduct detailed financial assessments of the client current position.
•    Analyze historical financial data to identify trends and performance metrics.
•    Develop financial models to project future performance.
2. Economic advisory
•    Provide macroeconomic analysis relevant to the client’s industry.
•    Assess market conditions and their impact on the client’s operations.
•    Deliver sector-specific insights that inform strategic planning.
3. Investment evaluation
•    Evaluate potential investment opportunities, including risk assessments.
•    Conduct cost-benefit analyses to determine the viability of projects.
•    Provide recommendations based on thorough financial and economic evaluations.
4. Strategic recommendations
•    Offer actionable strategies to improve financial health and operational efficiency.
•    Assist in the development of financial strategies aligned with the client’s goals.
•    Support the implementation of recommendations through ongoing advisory services.

- Contract Period/Term: 3 years
- Questions/Inquires Deadline: February 24, 2026

Timeline

RFP Posted Date: Tuesday, 03 Feb, 2026
Proposal Meeting/
Conference Date:
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Deadline for
Questions/inquiries:
Tuesday, 24 Feb, 2026
Proposal Due Date: Wednesday, 04 Mar, 2026
Authority: Government
Acceptable: Only for Canada Organization
Work of Performance: Offsite
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