Communications Lease Valuation and Review Consulting

The Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is initiating a Request for Qualifications and Quotations (RFQQ 25-17) seeking communication tower and site valuation consulting services across multiple Washington counties and jurisdictions. The solicitation aims to procure consulting firms capable of providing comprehensive communication lease valuation and review reports on a work order basis. Key deliverables include reviewing appraisals submitted by third parties, conducting communication tower and site valuations, and offering consulting services for acquisition, disposition, and management of communication sites statewide. Bidders must demonstrate a minimum of five years' experience in communication tower valuation consulting and maintain access to relevant sales and lease comparables databases. The evaluation criteria will assess team structure, staff qualifications, schedule, experience, and cost, with a maximum possible score of 125 points. Proposals are due by January 23, 2025, at 11:59 PM Pacific Time, with the contract period scheduled from February 19, 2025, through June 30, 2027, and potential for two additional one-year extensions at DNR's discretion.

The solicitation includes preference points for specific business categories, offering 5 points for worker's rights, 10 points for veteran-owned businesses, and 10 points for small businesses. Bidders will be required to submit hourly rates for various service categories, including appraisers/consultants, review appraisers/consultants, appraisal/consultant assistants, appraisal/consultant arbitration, and clerical/administrative services. The contract will be funded through state dollars and covers an extensive list of Washington counties and jurisdictions, ranging from urban areas like King and Spokane Counties to rural counties such as Adams, Garfield, and Ferry Counties. While no specific total contract value is explicitly stated, the work order-based approach suggests flexibility in potential engagement scope. The procurement appears open to qualified consulting firms with specialized expertise in communication tower and site valuation, with a focus on comprehensive, professional consulting services to support DNR's asset management needs.