REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ)

PROFESSIONAL REAL ESTATE FIRMS, COMMERCIAL BROKERAGES, AND APPRAISAL SERVICES

The City of Claremont invites qualified real estate companies, commercial real estate brokerages, and appraisal firms to submit proposals for Claremont Development Authority Support Services.

Categories of Services

The City of Claremont seeks qualified partners with demonstrated experience in office, retail, commercial, and related property transactions and advisory services. Firms should show a strong track record of successful assignments and established relationships across relevant industry sectors, including advanced manufacturing, biotechnology, medical technology, aerospace and defense, healthcare, technology, medical devices, distribution and logistics, cold storage, and other employment-generating industries.

Requested services may include, but are not limited to, real estate brokerage, tenant and buyer representation, property listing and marketing, sales and leasing support, acquisition support, property management, valuation-related support, market and pricing analyses, preparation of estimates and marketing materials, asset positioning strategies, and other professional real estate advisory services that advance Claremont’s strategic and operational objectives.

For clarity in vendor responses, respondents should identify the specific service categories they are qualified to provide and describe their relevant experience, sector expertise, and approach to delivering measurable results in those areas.

Submission Requirements

Qualification statements shall include the following information:

1. Cover Letter
   1. Include the category or categories for which the firm wishes to be considered.
2. Company Overview
   1. Brief history of the company/firm
   2. General background and qualifications
   3. Experience working with relevant local, state, and federal agencies
3. Project Team
   1. Organizational Chart
   2. Separate teams may be proposed for each category
4. Relevant Project Experience
   1. Experience working with various clients and industry sectors
   2. Relevant experience for each category consideration
   3. Relevant examples of projects and/or client success
5. References
   1. Minimum of two (2) references for each category consideration

Selection Process

A Quality-Based Selection (QBS) process will be used. Fee proposals are neither required nor accepted as part of this submission. The CDA will negotiate scope and fee proposals with the selected consultant(s) on an assignment by-assignment basis following consultant selection.

Evaluation Criteria

Qualification statements will be evaluated based on the following criteria:

Evaluation Area	Weight	Evaluation Focus
Firm and Team Qualifications	25%	The respondent’s overall qualifications, organizational capacity, and the experience, credentials, and expertise of the proposed team members who will perform the work.
Service Capability and Technical Approach	25%	The respondent’s demonstrated ability to provide the requested real estate services, breadth of service offerings, sector knowledge, market understanding, and approach to supporting the City’s strategic and operational objectives.
Relevant Experience and Past Performance	25%	The respondent’s experience on similar assignments, including comparable public-sector or municipal work, transactions, advisory engagements, and outcomes achieved on projects of similar scope, complexity, and market context.
References and Record of Performance	25%	The quality of client references and evidence of the respondent’s reliability, responsiveness, professionalism, and success in delivering results on comparable engagements.

Submission Instructions:

Qualification packages consisting of five (5) hard copies must be received by the City no later than: January 11 ^th , 2027, at 10:00 AM.

Packages will be publicly opened in City Council Chambers and the names of submitting firms will be recorded.

Following receipt of submissions, a review committee will evaluate and rank the firms. Final consultant(s) selection(s) will then be formalized.

Questions:

All questions regarding this RFQ must be submitted in writing to the Department of Planning & Development no later than: December 29 ^th , 2026.

Gina Gavan, Director of Planning & Development and Economic Development

14 North St. Claremont NH, 03743

ggavan@claremontnh.com

Following receipt of submissions, a review committee will evaluate and rank the firms. Final consultant(s) selection(s) will then be formalized.

Submission Deadline: January 11 ^th , 2027.

Qualification packages shall be clearly labeled and addressed to:

ATTN: City Manager’s Office, City Hall

RFQ – CDA RFQ

City of Claremont

58 Opera House Square

Claremont, NH 03743

Submission Deadline: January 11, 2027

Documents

• CDA RFQ

Contact Information

Planning and Development
Gina Gavan, Director of Planning & Development and Economic Development | ggavan@claremontnh.com

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