Real Estate Appraisal and Valuation Services, Statewide

The Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) Master Agreement CTR054971 is an indefinite delivery vehicle for Real Estate Appraisal and Valuation Services covering statewide professional appraisal needs. The contract encompasses two primary service categories: General Appraisal/Review Appraisal and Billboard/Outdoor Advertising Appraisal, serving fifteen Arizona counties. Services will be provided on an "on-call" schedule basis, allowing ADOT to request specialized appraisal work for eminent domain acquisitions, dispositions, and appraisal reviews as needed. The contract enables task assignments through purchase orders, with pricing determined on a task-by-task basis.

The master agreement is awarded to Robert Helmer of Helmer & Associates, a Phoenix-based sole proprietorship specializing in real estate appraisal. Originally established on May 7, 2021, the contract has a twelve-month base period with potential extensions up to forty-eight months. The current contract extension runs through May 6, 2026, maintaining the original terms and conditions. Helmer & Associates provides professional liability insurance with $2,000,000 per claim coverage and operates statewide with expertise in commercial appraisals, particularly in transportation-related property valuations. The contract type is a Master Agreement, allowing flexible procurement of appraisal services across Arizona's transportation infrastructure projects.