Commercial Property Revaluation

Meriwether County, Georgia, is seeking a licensed and qualified appraisal firm to conduct a comprehensive commercial property revaluation project for the 2026 tax year. The procurement involves the systematic assessment of approximately 925-975 commercial properties, requiring physical audits through "walk around" and "drive-by" inspections to verify property descriptions, dimensions, condition, and improvements. Key deliverables include updating property schedules, applying current market data, generating fair market values in compliance with Georgia Department of Revenue guidelines, and creating a web-based GIS map. The bid responses are due by 2:00 p.m. on Friday, November 21st, 2025, with the entire project to be completed by March 31, 2026. Evaluation criteria appear to focus on pricing structure (per-property or per-hour), detailed cost estimates, comprehensive project approach, and demonstrated experience with similar commercial property revaluation projects for local governments. The selected contractor will be required to support property tax appeals for 10 days after completion and provide up to two days of additional training or support.

The procurement does not explicitly mention set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Bidders must comply with E-Verify requirements and provide appropriate insurance coverage. The county will retain 5% of the gross value of completed work until all pay items are substantially completed. While specific budget ranges are not disclosed, pricing will be determined through competitive bidding based on per-property or per-hour rates. The successful vendor must submit comprehensive references demonstrating previous experience with commercial property revaluation for local government entities. Interested firms can obtain the full bid package from the Meriwether County Administration Office located at 17234 Roosevelt Highway, Building B, in Greenville, GA, or download it from the county's website at www.meriwethercountyga.gov. No information is provided about incumbent vendors or existing technological infrastructure that might require integration with the new assessment project.