Real Estate & Facility Management Services (REFM)

### 🏢 Project Overview The Victorian **Department of Transport and Planning (DTP)** is seeking suitably qualified providers for the management of its extensive **Real Estate & Facility Management Services (REFM)** portfolio. This portfolio includes approximately 4,200 properties across Victoria, ranging from residential and commercial buildings to unimproved land and telecommunications sites. The primary goal is to ensure these assets—often held for future infrastructure projects—are effectively maintained, commercialised, and risk-managed to provide a steady revenue stream. ### 🛠️ Key Requirements & Scope The selected provider(s) will be responsible for a comprehensive suite of services, including: * **Leasing & Licensing:** Managing renewals, new opportunities, and market reviews. * **Facilities Management:** Executing planned and reactive maintenance such as electrical, plumbing, cleaning, and landscaping. * **Real Estate Services:** Advertising for leasing and providing landowner representation. * **Specialized Projects:** Managing significant sites involving heritage compliance, renovations, and demolitions. ### 📅 Important Dates & Participation A mandatory briefing session is scheduled for **March 4, 2026**, in Melbourne. Interested parties must pre-register by **February 27, 2026**. The contract features an initial four-year term with two optional 24-month extensions. ### 🎯 Desired Outcomes DTP aims to fulfill its legal obligations as a landowner, protect its reputation as a landlord, and maximize financial returns on lettable assets while ensuring all properties remain safe and compliant. **Keywords:** Property Management, Facilities Maintenance, Real Estate Services, Victoria Government, DTP, Leasing, Landowner Risk, Infrastructure Support.