5082-McLean-Invitation for Bid - Appraisal Services - R-1

Letcher County Fiscal Court is seeking Certified Residential Real Estate Land Appraiser(s) to provide appraisal services for properties participating in the 2025 Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Emergency Watershed Protection (EWP) Home Buyout Program. The procurement is an Invitation for Bid (IFB) targeting approximately 125 properties, with appraisers required to estimate Fair Market Value immediately prior to a flood that occurred on February 24, 2025. Qualified appraisers must be certified in the State of Kentucky and comply with Uniform Standards for Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP), with each appraisal report subject to professional review. Bids must be submitted through the DFS Procurement Portal by October 16th, 2025 at 9:00 AM ET, with bid opening at 10:00 AM ET the same day and award occurring at the Fiscal Court meeting on October 20th at 10:00 AM ET. Awards will be made per property with no guaranteed quantity of work, and multiple firms may be used to meet the county's scheduling needs.

The solicitation includes specific requirements for disadvantaged enterprise participation, mandating contractors take affirmative steps to include small and minority businesses, women's business enterprises, and labor surplus area firms. Contractors must place qualified enterprises on solicitation lists, actively solicit enterprises as potential sources, and divide project requirements into smaller tasks to maximize participation when economically feasible. Additional compliance requirements include submitting a Drug-Free Workplace Affidavit, Certification Regarding Lobbying, and Non-Collusion Declaration. Insurance requirements are substantial, with mandatory coverage including $2,000,000 aggregate Commercial General Liability, $1,000,000 Automobile Liability, and $1,000,000 Worker's Compensation. While no specific award value is mentioned, the scope involves appraisals for 125 properties, suggesting a potentially significant contract opportunity for qualified appraisers. Interested parties can direct questions to buyout@erassist.com or call 606-268-4228, with the only required submission being a copy of necessary licensing and certifications.