RPGL-2027-12- Revaluation Services -Instructions for Online Bid Opening.pdf

This document contains instructions for the Town of Glastonbury's online bid opening for Revaluation Services under RFP RPGL-2027-12. The Town of Glastonbury, Connecticut is soliciting proposals from qualified firms to provide comprehensive revaluation services for all real property within the municipality, encompassing 14,645 total parcels. Respondents may submit proposals for Option A (full revaluation of residential and commercial properties), Option B (residential only—13,305 parcels), or Option C (commercial/industrial/special use only—1,340 parcels). Proposals are due August 27, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time through the Bonfire Hub portal. A public Zoom meeting will be held on the same date and time to announce respondent names. Services commence in September 2026 and conclude approximately April 30, 2028, following Board of Assessment Appeal hearings. The revaluation must reflect 70% of October 1, 2027 market value using Vision Appraisal Software version 8.2 in compliance with Connecticut General Statutes 12-62.

Respondent eligibility requires Connecticut certified revaluation company status for a minimum of five years. Project managers must have at least five years of practical appraisal experience across multiple property types; reviewers and appraisers require three years of experience with at least two years in mass appraisal; data collectors require six months of experience and training. Selected firm(s) must obtain a 100% performance and payment bond and carry comprehensive insurance including workers' compensation, commercial general liability, automobile, umbrella, professional liability, and cyber liability coverage with specified minimum limits. The Town will evaluate proposals based on accuracy, quality, thoroughness, firm qualifications, experience, project work plans, and preliminary fees, with the right to negotiate with selected proposers and conduct interviews with top-rated respondents. No estimated contract value is disclosed. Inquiries should be directed to Nicole Melquist, Town of Glastonbury, at 860-652-7588 or Nicole.Melquist@glastonbury-ct.gov.