City of Lake Forest Retail Recruitment Consulting Services RFP 2025-RFP-126
City of Lake ForestCity · Lake Forest, CA- Due
- Dec 12, 2025
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Nov 6, 2025
- Primary contact
- Adrian Grijalva
- (949) 282-5213
Know who Lake Forest buys from before you write a word.
Every vendor contract, renewal date and decision maker at this agency, in one place.
Set up in 30 seconds · No credit card
SUMMARY
The City of Lake Forest is soliciting proposals from qualified commercial real estate brokerage firms or retail recruitment consultants for project 2025-RFP-126.
The selected consultant will provide retail recruitment services to build upon the City's 2025 Shopping Center Analysis, aiming to revitalize commercial centers by identifying and securing high-quality retail tenants. Key services include developing recruitment strategies, marketing the City to prospective tenants, conducting outreach to property owners and business stakeholders, and representing the City at industry events like the Las Vegas ICSC conference. The project goal is to improve occupancy, diversify the retail and restaurant mix, and enhance competitiveness. Proposals are due by December 12, 2025, at the City's Civic Center location.
- Submit to
- 100 Civic Center Dr., Lake Forest, CA, 92630
- Scope location
- Lake Forest, CA
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from City of Lake Forest?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is December 12, 2025. Submissions should be delivered to: 100 Civic Center Dr., Lake Forest, CA, 92630. For questions, contact Adrian Grijalva.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including City of Lake Forest in CA, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the RFP submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Adrian Grijalva at (949) 282-5213. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
Can I search RFPs like this in ChatGPT or Claude?
Yes. Civic IQ has an MCP server that connects ChatGPT, Claude and other AI assistants to live Civic IQ data: open RFPs, pre-RFP signals from public meetings, awarded contracts and agency decision-makers across 100,000+ US public agencies. Add https://beta.mcp.civiciq.com/mcp as a connector (in ChatGPT under Settings > Apps & Connectors, in Claude under Settings > Connectors) and sign in with a free Civic IQ account at civiciq.com/mcp.
Show 3 more questions
Where can I find more RFPs from City of Lake Forest?
All active and historical solicitations from City of Lake Forest are tracked and searchable. As a city agency, City of Lake Forest regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What documents are required to bid on this RFP?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. Review the full document from City of Lake Forest for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Lake Forest, CA. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.