2025-173 On-Call Appraisal Services RFQ

The City of San Marcos, Texas has issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) numbered 2025-173 for On-Call Appraisal Services, seeking sealed Statements of Qualifications (SOQs) from professional appraisal firms. The procurement is specifically targeting qualified vendors who can provide comprehensive appraisal services, with submissions due by October 30, 2025, at 2:00 P.M. local time. Interested vendors must register on the city's e-procurement platform at www.sanmarcostx.gov/eprocurement to access full specifications and download required documents. All questions must be submitted in writing to RShelton@sanmarcostx.gov, referencing the solicitation number. Vendors are required to submit detailed qualifications demonstrating their expertise in appraisal services, with the city planning to publicly acknowledge submissions via videoconference. The final award is scheduled for the January 20, 2026 City Council meeting at 5:00 p.m., indicating a comprehensive evaluation process that will likely involve reviewing vendor qualifications, past performance, and technical capabilities.

While specific set-aside designations or disadvantaged enterprise requirements are not explicitly detailed in the initial RFQ notice, the procurement process appears to be open to qualified professional appraisal firms. No incumbent vendors or specific budget ranges were disclosed in the available documentation. The e-procurement platform suggests a competitive and transparent selection process that will require vendors to demonstrate their professional qualifications and capabilities in providing on-call appraisal services. Prospective vendors should carefully review all documentation and ensure complete compliance with the city's registration and submission requirements. The solicitation appears designed to establish a pool of qualified appraisal service providers for future on-call needs, with the potential for multiple vendors to be selected based on their submitted qualifications.