On Call Professional Services - Appraisal Services

The City of Johns Creek, Georgia is seeking qualified firms to provide on-call professional appraisal services for land acquisition supporting local and federal capital improvement projects through Request for Qualifications (RFQ) #25-205-2. The city intends to select a minimum of two firms using a qualification-based selection process, with the contract covering three primary service tasks: Project Databook preparation, Self-Contained Appraisals, and Review Appraisals. Potential project types include bridges, traffic congestion relief, landscape and streetscape improvements, pedestrian/bike improvements, and sidewalk/trail extensions. Consultants must possess general certification, a minimum of 5 years of eminent domain appraisal experience for DOT and local government projects, and GDOT certification. The evaluation process will assess submissions based on 100 points, with 20 points for project understanding, 30 points for project approach and schedule, 40 points for qualifications and experience, and 10 points for lowest price. Key dates include a pre-bid meeting on July 8, 2025, and qualifications due by July 24, 2025, at 2:00 pm ET, with an anticipated Notice to Proceed on October 1, 2025.

The RFQ strongly encourages participation from Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE) and will make selections without regard to race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. Firms are permitted a 15% markup on work performed by sub-consultants and must submit electronic proposals through BidNet, with separate technical and cost proposals. The contract will initially be for one year, beginning October 1, 2025, with options to renew for up to four additional one-year terms. Consultants must maintain specific insurance coverages, including worker's compensation, commercial general liability, and professional liability (errors and omissions) insurance with minimum coverage limits. Compensation will be made on a net-30 payment terms basis, with invoices submitted regularly for services rendered. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the contract will be structured with unit rate fee schedules outlined in the contract's Exhibit B, allowing for flexible project-based compensation based on specific task orders issued by the city.