The Town of Agawam, through its Chief Procurement Officer,
invites qualified proposers to submit sealed proposals for all labor and materials necessary for real estate marketing and brokerage services for a Town-owned property taken by tax title foreclosure for unpaid property taxes. The property is located at 31 North Alhambra Circle, Agawam, MA (the Property).
The selected broker will assist in maximizing sale value while ensuring compliance with applicable Massachusetts laws and municipal procedures. The Town has set the brokerage fee in advance, and selection will be based on qualifications, experience and compliance with this RFP.
Documents may be obtained through the Office of Procurement, 36 Main Street, Agawam, MA, beginning October 5, 2026. Documents will be provided by email
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or mailed.
2. Brokerage Fee
The Town will pay a fixed brokerage fee of 3% to the listing agent and 3% to the buyer’s agent upon successful closing. No additional commissions, fees or expenses will be paid.
To be considered, brokers must:
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Hold a current Massachusetts real estate broker license in good standing;
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Have a minimum of ten (10) years of experience providing real estate brokerage services;
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Demonstrate experience with municipal or public sector property transactions (preferred);
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Be in good standing with the Massachusetts Board of Registration of Real Estate Brokers and Salespersons;
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Have a place of business within five (5) miles of the Town of Agawam;
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Be able to provide professional references; and
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Not be an elected or appointed official in the Town of Agawam or an employee of the Town of Agawam.
The selected broker will:
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Act as seller's agent on behalf of the Town of Agawam;
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Market the Property through MLS, online platforms and other channels;
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Conduct property showings and respond to inquiries;
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Work with the Mayor, Town Treasurer, Assessor, Chief Procurement Officer and others as needed to negotiate the sale of the Property;
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Coordinate with Town officials to ensure compliance with applicable laws;
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Assist with closing, including coordination with legal counsel and title companies; and
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Assist the town with final disposition of Property following selection of a qualified Buyer through the final closing.
This is a qualifications-based selection. One application will be allowed per broker. Proposals will be initially reviewed to determine if each submission contains all required forms and certifications. All proposals meeting the stated qualifications will be deemed eligible. The Town will conduct a public lottery to select the broker. The lottery will be held on Tuesday, October 27, 2026 at 11:00 AM at the Agawam Public Library in the Judith Clini Community Room.
All proposers must certify under penalty of perjury compliance with Massachusetts tax laws, honest preparation of their proposals without fraud, and absence of financial conflicts of interest involving municipal employees or their family members. The town requires annual fund appropriations to satisfy contract commitments and prohibits the use of town data for third-party solicitation purposes.
Minimum Requirements
The proposer shall provide, at a minimum, the following information as part of the proposal. Proposals that do not include the following minimum information will be rejected:
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The proposal should include a cover letter providing an expression of interest, detailing qualifications, experience and the company profile of the broker/firm in detail. The cover letter shall include the name, address, telephone number, and e-mail address of the firm, and clearly describe the qualifications of the individual broker as well as any other information or unique features which the proposer believes the Town should know in order to fully evaluate the proposal.
The proposal must be signed as follows: if the proposer is an individual, by him/her personally; if the proposer is a partnership, by the name of the partnership followed by the signature of each general partner; if the proposer is a corporation, by the authorized officer whose signature is attested by the Clerk of the corporation; or if the proposer is a limited liability company, by the manger or individual authorized to execute real estate documents. If the proposer is a corporation or limited liability company it must indicate the legal jurisdiction under which the corporation is organized and operating and identify the officers of the corporation or limited liability company.
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The Proposer must submit a copy of their current Massachusetts real estate broker license in good standing.
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The Proposer must submit signed copies of the Certificate of Non-Collusion and the Certificate of Tax Compliance (Attachment A-page 4).
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Applicants may supplement the proposal with graphic materials and photographs that best demonstrate the capabilities of the team proposed for this RFP and it may include sales statistics.
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Responses should be mailed or emailed to Jennifer Bonfiglio, Chief Procurement Officer, 36 Main Street, Agawam, MA 01001. Email: For security reasons, you must enable JavaScript to view this E-mail address. and received no later than 2:30 PM October 22, 2026. All quotes must be endorsed with the name and business address of the Proposer and marked "Project # 26-121-001 Real Estate Brokerage Services"
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Proposers are cautioned that it is the responsibility of each individual proposer to assure that his/her proposal is received at the location stated in this RFP prior to the date and time for submission stated above. The Town is not responsible for proposals delayed by mail and/or delivery service, or delivered to an office other than that specified in this RFP.
Any proposal received after the time and date specified shall not be considered. No proposer may withdraw his/her proposal after the general submission deadline.
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The Town reserves the right in its sole discretion to cancel this RFP, or reject, in whole or in part, any and all proposals if the Town determines that cancellation or rejection serve the best interests of the Town.
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The Town shall be under no obligation to return any proposals or materials submitted by a proposer in response to this RFP. All materials submitted by proposers become the property of the Town. The Town reserves the right to use any or all ideas, concepts, or configurations presented in a proposal whether or not the proposer is selected.
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All proposals and related documents submitted in response to this RFP are subject to the Massachusetts Freedom of Information Law, G.L. c. 66, §10 and to G.L. c. 4, §7, subsection 26, regarding public access to such documents. Statements or endorsements made by a proposer that are inconsistent with those statutes will be disregarded.
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All proposals must comply with the provisions of M.G.L. c.30B.
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Questions & Clarifications
All questions about the meaning or intent of this RFP shall be received through email sent to Proposers are requested to forward questions early in the procurement process and no later than October 16, 2026 at 4:00 P.M. Answers will be in writing and will be sent by the Town via e-mail to all prospective plan holders registered with the Town.
