Mogote Ridge Appraisal

The Department of Agriculture Forest Service is seeking a qualified contractor to conduct a real property appraisal for the Mogote Ridge property, a 115-acre vacant land parcel located in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico, adjacent to the Carson National Forest. The appraisal services must comply with Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) and Uniform Appraisal Standards for Federal Land Acquisitions (UASFLA), focusing on determining market value, highest and best use analysis, and comprehensive documentation for a potential voluntary acquisition. The property is currently owned by Box M Ranch, LLC and includes improvements such as wire fences, a corral, and livestock watering tanks that will be acquired as part of the Carson National Forest's range management program. Contractors must submit pre-award questions by September 15, 2025, and provide their quotes by September 23, 2025, at 0900 AM Pacific Daylight Time. The selected appraiser will have a 45-day delivery timeline after receiving the Notice to Proceed to complete the detailed appraisal report analyzing property characteristics, comparable sales, and market value.

This solicitation is designated as a 100% small business set-aside under NAICS code 531320 (Offices of Real Estate Appraisers), with no incumbent contractors identified in the documentation. The appraisal covers a single 115-acre parcel of vacant land that the Forest Service intends to acquire for range management purposes. While specific contract values are not disclosed in the available documents, the solicitation includes requirements for detailed pricing on each line item, with the possibility that responses with quantities less than specified may be rejected. The place of performance is El Rito, New Mexico 87530, with the property located in Rio Arriba County within the Carson National Forest area. Contractors should note that New Mexico Gross Tax Receipts may apply to this procurement, and all quotes must be submitted electronically to the designated Contracting Specialist.