Appraisal Services for EVG (16) Gray Ranch LLC. Ha

The Department of the Interior Interior Business Center is soliciting professional real estate appraisal services for approximately 257.85 acres of non-federal land with improvements owned by EVG (16) Gray Ranch LLC. The requirement involves conducting a land appraisal for the proposed acquisition of a partial interest in the form of a conservation easement, with the property consisting of a large, irregularly shaped tract located in the central portion of the Everglades to Gulf Conservation Area in central Florida. The solicitation was posted on August 19, 2025, with proposals due by August 26, 2025, providing potential contractors with a seven-day response window. The procurement falls under NAICS code 531320 for Offices of Real Estate Appraisers and PSC code R411 for Support-Professional Real Property Appraisals. The solicitation documentation is contained in the file Sol_140D0425Q0733.pdf, though specific evaluation criteria are not detailed in the provided notice.

This opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside, restricting competition to qualified small business concerns. The property to be appraised is situated approximately 12.5 miles southeast of Zolfo Springs in Hardee County, Florida, representing the place of performance for the appraisal services. The 257.85-acre tract includes existing improvements and is part of a larger conservation initiative within the Everglades to Gulf Conservation Area. No incumbent contractors, award values, or specific budget ranges are identified in the solicitation notice. The conservation easement acquisition suggests this appraisal supports federal environmental conservation efforts in central Florida's critical habitat areas.