a. Evaluation Criteria- AGR-Appraisers-FY26- For Reference~1.pdf

This document is a Real Property Appraisers Evaluation Form for the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EOEEA) in Massachusetts, designed to assess and qualify appraisal firms for potential contractor list inclusion. The form outlines comprehensive evaluation criteria for appraiser selection, requiring bidders to demonstrate a minimum of 3 years of experience appraising open land at its highest and best use, hold a Certified General Appraiser license in Massachusetts, and show competency with Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) Standards. Bidders must submit multiple documents including a cover letter agreeing to Request for Response (RFR) terms, qualifications, resume, hourly rates, and sample appraisal work.

The evaluation process involves assessing bidders across multiple dimensions, including submission of required attachments (Attachment A - Appraisal Services Cover Sheet and Attachment B - Prompt Pay Discount Form), professional credentials, and past performance metrics. The form provides space for an evaluator to review the bidder's expertise, including an estimated cost for before and after appraisal of a typical 100-acre property and recent appraisal samples. The final recommendation section allows the evaluator to either add the bidder to the Qualified Contractor List of Appraisers or decline inclusion, based on an assessment of the submitted materials and additional evaluation criteria such as past quality and timeliness of appraisals prepared for EOEEA Agencies.