RPGL-2027-12_Oct_2_26_solicitation_doc.pdf

This is a Request for Proposals (RFP) solicitation document from the Town of Glastonbury, Connecticut for revaluation services of all real property within the municipality. The Town seeks qualified firms to conduct a comprehensive revaluation of 14,645 total parcels to reflect 70% of October 1, 2027 market value using Vision Appraisal Software version 8.2 in compliance with Connecticut General Statutes 12-62. Respondents must hold Connecticut certified revaluation company status for a minimum of five years and may bid on three options: Option A (full revaluation of residential and commercial properties), Option B (residential properties only, 13,305 parcels), or Option C (commercial, industrial, and special use properties only, 1,340 parcels). Services commence in September 2026 and conclude approximately April 30, 2028, following Board of Assessment Appeal hearings. Proposals are due August 27, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. through the Bonfire Hub portal, with a public Zoom meeting scheduled for that same date and time to announce respondent names only.

Respondents must meet specific staffing requirements, including project managers with a minimum of five years of practical appraisal experience across multiple property types, reviewers and appraisers with three years of experience including at least two years in mass appraisal, and data collectors with six months of experience and training. The selected firm(s) must obtain a 100% performance and payment bond and maintain comprehensive insurance coverage including workers' compensation, commercial general liability, automobile, umbrella, professional liability, and cyber liability with specified minimum limits. The Town will evaluate proposals based on accuracy, quality, thoroughness, firm qualifications, experience, project work plans, and preliminary fees, and reserves the right to negotiate with selected proposers, conduct interviews with top-rated respondents, and award to one or more firms based on best value determination. No estimated contract value is disclosed in the solicitation. Nicole Melquist, Town of Glastonbury (860-652-7588, Nicole.Melquist@glastonbury-ct.gov), serves as the point of contact for inquiries.