Appraisal services: Tract (11, a, b); AVIS Case Num

The Department of the Interior's Interior Business Center is seeking a professional real estate appraiser to conduct market valuation services for a specific land tract located in Chambers County, Texas. The solicitation requires an appraisal of Tract (11, a, b), which encompasses 3,534.8 acres within the Moody National Wildlife Refuge boundary, with 1,739.11 acres currently under a conservation easement. Bidders must hold a current Certified General Appraiser license in Texas or demonstrate the ability to obtain a temporary permit. The contract will be awarded on a best value trade-off basis, with technical factors including state certification, technical acceptability, past performance, and delivery taking precedence over price. Quotes are due by February 18, 2025, at 3:00 PM ET, with a notice of intent to quote required by February 11, 2025.

This solicitation is a total small business set-aside under NAICS category 531320 (Offices of Real Estate Appraisers), with a size standard of $9.5 million. The contract will be a firm-fixed-price agreement with a targeted performance period of 240 calendar days, including an initial appraisal due within the first 90 days. The project is located approximately 12.3 miles south of Anahuac, Texas, and requires a comprehensive market valuation of the specified land tract. While specific award values are not explicitly stated, the procurement is structured to support the Department of the Interior's land assessment and conservation efforts. Potential bidders should carefully review the full solicitation documents to understand the complete scope of work and specific technical requirements for this appraisal services contract.