Appraisal Services: SCI-Cresson

The Pennsylvania Department of General Services has issued an Invitation for Bids (IFB) for appraisal services specific to the State Correctional Institution located in Cresson, spanning Cambria and Blair Counties. The primary objective of this procurement is to obtain a professional appraisal to determine the "As Is" Market Value of the correctional facility situated at 301 Corrections Road. Bidders must be currently licensed by the Pennsylvania State Board of Certified Real Estate Appraisers in the "General" class of certification and maintain good standing with the licensure board. The solicitation was posted on May 17, 2013, with a bid submission deadline of June 20, 2013. The key deliverable is a comprehensive market value appraisal that provides an accurate assessment of the property's current worth, which will likely be used for potential sale, transfer, or strategic planning purposes.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises were explicitly mentioned in the procurement documentation. The contract appears to be open to qualified individual appraisers or appraisal firms who meet the state licensing requirements. While no incumbent vendor information was provided, the scope suggests a one-time professional service engagement focused on generating a precise property valuation. The specific budget range or potential award value was not disclosed in the available information. The procurement is geographically focused on the Cresson correctional facility, with jurisdictional ties to both Carbon County and Crown CDP, indicating a localized but state-level procurement process.