AGR-APP-FY26 - W-001283 Bonenfant Appraisal RFP.pdf
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- BD-27-1020-DCRWS-DC700-131590
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- Massachusetts
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This is a Request for Proposal (RFP) issued by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR), Division of Water Supply Protection (DWSP), for appraisal services related to a watershed preservation project. The RFP seeks pricing estimates for determining the market value of a Watershed Preservation Restriction interest on approximately 90 acres of land located on Old Hardwick Road in Petersham, Massachusetts, currently owned by Mark and Karen Bonenfant. The property is designated as woodland and is identified as Map 416, Parcels 78 in Worcester County. Responses must be submitted electronically through the Commbuys system by Tuesday, August 4, 2026, at 2:00 PM, with an estimated award date of August 7, 2026. The completed appraisal must be submitted no later than 60 days following receipt of the Notice to Proceed, with preference given to bidders able to meet this timeline. All deliverables must be provided in searchable PDF format, with one original copy sent to James Dawson at the State Transportation Building in Boston and one paper copy and one electronic copy sent to Felicia Bakaj at DCR's West Boylston office.
Evaluation of responses will be based on cost proposal (50% weight), availability to meet the project timeline (35% weight), and past performance and relevant experience (15% weight). The RFP does not commit DCR to approve any Statement of Work, pay costs incurred in bid preparation, or engage any vendor, and the agency reserves the right to accept or reject any or all quotes, negotiate with vendors, or cancel the RFP entirely. Questions regarding the RFP must be submitted via the Commbuys Q&A section by July 29, 2026, at 12:00 PM. Vendor registration on Commbuys is required for all bidders. The contact for this opportunity is Felicia Bakaj at the DCR Division of Water Supply Protection (857-338-4801; felicia.bakaj@mass.gov).
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The Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Department of Conservation and Recreation
Division of Water Supply Protection | 180 Beaman Street | West Boylston, MA 01583 www.Mass.gov/DCR | Tel: (508) 792-7806
Maura T. Healey
Governor
Kimberley Driscoll
Lieutenant Governor
Rebecca L. Tepper
Secretary
Nicole LaChapelle
Commissioner
Request for Proposal
RFP Title: W-001283 Bonenfant Appraisal Services
Departmental Contract: AGR-APP-FY26
Commbuys Bid: BD-27-1020-DCRWS-DC700-131590
DCR’s Project Specific Acquisition Objective: This Request for Proposals (RFP) is posted by the Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR), Division of Water Supply Protection
(DWSP) for the purpose of obtaining pricing estimates for Appraisal Services. The DCR is looking to acquire a Watershed Preservation Restriction interest on 90 +/- acres of land located in Petersham for conservation purposes related to the protection of a water supply.
See details below.
Commonwealth Eligible Entity Engaging a Vendor:
Eligible Entity Name: Department of Conservation and Recreation
Type of Eligible Entity: State Agency
Eligible Entity Mailing Address: 180 Beaman Street, West Boylston, MA 01583
Contact Name: Felicia Bakaj
E-Mail Address: felicia.bakaj@mass.gov
Telephone: 857-338-4801 https://www.mass.gov/orgs/department-of-conservation-recreation https://www.commbuys.com/bso/bid/bidSummary.sda?docId=BD-27-1020-DCRWS-DC700-131590 mailto:felicia.bakaj@mass.gov
This RFP does not commit DCR to approve a Statement of Work (SOW), pay any costs incurred in the preparation of a bidder’s response to this RFP, or to engage for products or services. DCR reserves the right to accept or reject any or all quotes received as a result of this RFP and to contract for some, all, or none of the responding vendors as a result of this
RFP. DCR further reserves the right to negotiate with any or all responding vendors or to cancel this RFP, in part or in its entirety, if it is in the best interest of the agency to do so.
Subject Property Data Sheet:
Property Name
Bonenfant
Property Address/Location
Old Hardwick Road, Petersham, MA
Parcel Identification
Map 416, Parcels 78
Land Area
90 +/- acres
Title References
Book/Page: 67859/133 Worcester County Registry of Deeds
Current Use(s)
Woodland
Owner of Record
Mark and Karen Bonenfant
Owner contact
Karen Bonenfant
978-257-0395 kjb32@verizon.net mailto:kjb32@verizon.net
Scope of Work:
Basic Assignment
To determine the market value of the Watershed Preservation Restriction interest in 90+/-acres of the property in Petersham currently owned by Mark and Karen Bonenfant.
Please refer to Attachment A of the Standard Contract/Master Service Agreement regarding specifications for appraisal and documentation. The appraisal must be completed under the above specifications.
Additional Assignment and Notes:
If during the course of the appraisal information that significantly impacts value is uncovered, the appraiser shall notify DCR immediately.
The Department of Conservation and Recreation will award any contract based on the experience, availability and cost demonstrated in the RFR and reserves the right to refuse all bids and not award any contract hereunder.
The electronic copy of the completed assignment must be provided in a searchable PDF format.
Anticipated Completion of Project:
The completed assignment must be submitted no later than 60 days following receipt of
Notice to Proceed.
Preference will be given to bids that can meet the requested 60-day timeline. However, if this timeline cannot be met, bidders are still encouraged to submit a bid indicating the timeline within which they can complete the work.
Please send an original copy of the entire report to:
James Dawson
Department of Conservation and Recreation
State Transportation Building
10 Park Plaza
Suite 6620
Boston, MA 02116
Please also send one (1) paper copy and one (1) electronic copy to Felicia Bakaj at the mailing and email addresses provided above.
Evaluation Criteria: Responses will be evaluated according to the following criteria:
- Cost proposal - 50%
- Availability to meet project timeline – 35%
- Past performance and relevant experience – 15%
Responses:
Responses (bids/quotes) are to be submitted to DCR electronically via the “Create
Quote” function contained in Commbuys system (Create a Quote Job Aid). Responses must include an attached formal quote outlining service as well as the total quote amount entered into the “Items” tab. If you are a vendor on AGR-APP-FY26 and have not registered on Commbuys, you are required to do so. Vendors should consult the
Commbuys Vendor Registration Job Aid. Help is available from the Commbuys Help
Desk at 617.720.3197.
Questions: Please submit all questions via the Q&A section located in Commbuys by
July 29, 2026 – 12:00PM.
RFP Responses are due by: Tuesday, August 4, 2026 – 2:00 PM
Estimated Award Date: August 7, 2026
Attachments:
• Bonenfant Property Map https://www.mass.gov/doc/how-to-create-a-quote-in-commbuys/download mailto:chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/https://www.mass.gov/doc/commbuys-vendor-registration-job-aid/download
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