4663-Letcher-Invitation for Bid - Appraisal Services - R-11

Letcher County, Kentucky is issuing an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for certified residential real estate appraisal services to support Floodplain Acquisition Projects related to properties affected by the July 2022 flood event. The county seeks qualified appraisers certified in Kentucky to provide appraisals for approximately one residential property, with potential for multiple properties and multiple firms to be utilized based on scheduling requirements and program modifications. Appraisers must estimate Fair Market Value in accordance with the Uniform Standards for Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP), reflecting property values immediately prior to the flood event unless otherwise specified by the Buyout Team. Required qualifications include active Kentucky professional appraisal licensure, proof of active registration with the federal System for Award Management (SAM), copies of current liability and workers' compensation insurance meeting specified coverage limits, and professional licenses and accreditations. Bids must be submitted through the DFS Procurement Portal at dfs.bonfirehub.com/portal no later than April 16, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. ET, with bid opening scheduled for 10:00 a.m. ET the same day at the Letcher County Fiscal County Judge Executive's Office and award anticipated at the Fiscal Court meeting on April 20, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. ET. Evaluation will be conducted on a per-property basis with no guarantee of work quantity, as structures may be removed from the program or awarded to alternative contractors. Inquiries regarding the procurement should be directed to buyout@erassist.com or 606-268-4228.

The solicitation includes requirements for bidders to take affirmative steps to ensure participation of small and minority-owned businesses, women's business enterprises, and labor surplus area firms, consistent with federal requirements under 2 CFR 200.321. All bidders must submit certifications including a Non-Collusion Declaration affirming the bid is genuine and made without collusion, a Drug-Free Workplace Affidavit committing to comprehensive drug-free workplace policies, a Certification Regarding Lobbying affirming no federally appropriated funds will be used to influence federal officials, and proof of required insurance coverage including Commercial General Liability ($2,000,000 aggregate/$1,000,000 per occurrence), Comprehensive Automobile and Water Vehicle Liability ($1,000,000 combined single limit), and Worker's Compensation with employer's liability coverage ($1,000,000 per occurrence). No incumbent vendors or existing contractors are identified in the solicitation materials. The solicitation does not specify a budget range or estimated award value; rather, work will be awarded on a per-property basis contingent upon program requirements and contractor selection. Appraisal work cannot commence without written Notice to Proceed from Letcher County, and the county reserves the right to negotiate with any qualified bidders and utilize multiple firms to meet program scheduling requirements.