Specifications include, but are not limited to: • Representing the City as a purchaser or seller, lessor or lessee of real estate; • Marketing; • Sales and leasing of City properties located in the City of Vancouver; • Analysis and research that may be necessary to initiate and successfully negotiate real estate transactions. The City may use local, state, or federal dollars for these services. The purpose of this solicitation is to create a “needs based” contract. The City reserves the right to use the contract(s) awarded on the basis of this solicitation, or may instead select contractors through other available mechanisms as suited to the City’s need. This contract is for the convenience of the City and does not carry any guarantees as to an amount of work awarded.