AGR-APP-FY26 - W-001284 Bergeron Furman Appraisal RFP.pdf

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-001284 Bergeron and Furman Appraisal Services

Departmental Contract: AGR-APP-FY26

Commbuys Bid: BD-27-1020-DCRWS-DC700-131622

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 the fee interest on 5.3 +/- 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-DC700-131622 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

Bergeron and Furman

Property Address/Location

West Road, Petersham, MA

Parcel Identification

Map 412, Parcel 85

Map 412, Parcel 81 (partial)

Land Area

5.3 +/- acres (1.5 acres western parcel; 3.8 acres eastern parcel)

Title References

Worcester County Registry of Deeds, Book 61965, Page 91; Book 57554, Page 132

Current Use(s)

Woodland

Owner of Record

Craig Furman and Louise Bergeron

Owner contact

Louise Bergeron

781-223-1518 louisebergeron@earthlink.net mailto:louisebergeron@earthlink.net

Scope of Work:

Basic Assignment

To determine the market value of the fee interest in 5.3+/- acres of the property in

Petersham currently owned by Craig Furman and Louise Bergeron.

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:

A value is requested for each of the parcels individually (one value for the western lot, one value for the eastern lot).

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 – 3:00 PM

Estimated Award Date: August 7, 2026

Attachments:

• Bergeron and Furman 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