EHW (39) Perry Smith Family, Ltd. , AVIS Number: F2

The U.S. Department of the Interior's Interior Business Center is seeking a Certified General Appraiser to conduct a comprehensive land appraisal for a 1,364.02-acre property located in Okeechobee County, Florida, known as the EHW (39) Perry Smith Family, Ltd. tract. The property is situated within the Everglades Headwaters National Wildlife Refuge and Conservation Area and is nearly fully encumbered by a permanent NRCS-USDA Wetland Reserve Program Easement. The appraiser must hold a valid Florida Certified General Appraiser License and demonstrate experience with large recreational tracts and Wetland Reserve Program easements. Evaluation criteria will prioritize state certification, technical capabilities, past performance, and delivery date, with these factors considered more important than pricing. The solicitation was posted on April 16, 2025, with quote submissions due by April 25, 2025, and an initial appraisal target of 60 days within a total contract completion timeline of 210 calendar days.

The contract is designated as a total small business set-aside, targeting small businesses in the Real Estate Appraisers (NAICS 531320) category. The property to be appraised is a nearly rectangular land parcel with most areas under a permanent conservation easement, with only a small 1-acre area excluded from the easement. The appraiser will be required to provide a comprehensive market valuation and appraisal report, including considerations for potential mineral estates and their impact on property value. No specific award value was mentioned in the documents, but the contract will be a firm-fixed-price arrangement. The place of performance is Okeechobee County, Florida, specifically within the Everglades Headwaters National Wildlife Refuge and Conservation Area. The final delivery date is set for 90 days after the award date, with the government expecting a detailed report that addresses all specified requirements and environmental considerations.