On Call Professional Services - Appraisal Services

The City of Johns Creek, located in Fulton County, Georgia, is seeking qualified appraisal firms to provide on-call professional services for land acquisition supporting local and federal capital improvement projects. This Request for Qualifications (RFQ) aims to establish an annual contract beginning October 1, 2025, with potential renewals for up to four additional one-year terms. The city intends to select a minimum of two firms through a qualification-based selection process, with service tasks including Project Databook, Self-Contained Appraisals, and Review Appraisals. Consultants must possess general certification, a minimum of 5 years of eminent domain appraisal experience for DOT and local government projects, and GDOT certification. Specific project types may include bridges, traffic congestion relief, landscape and streetscape improvements, pedestrian/bike improvements, and miscellaneous lane additions or sidewalk/trail projects. Deliverable timelines are strict: Project Databook tasks must be completed within 60 days, Self-Contained Appraisals within 45 days, and Review Appraisals within 30 days of notice to proceed. The proposal is due by July 24, 2025, with the contract to be funded through a combination of federal and local sources.

The contract does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Consultants are prohibited from subcontracting services except for specialty reports and must prepare appraisals in conformance with federal regulations, Georgia Department of Transportation guidelines, and Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP). Insurance requirements include worker's compensation, commercial general liability, and professional liability coverage. Consultants will be required to provide unit rates for services that will be used when soliciting quotes for specific projects. While a specific award value is not detailed in the documentation, the on-call nature of the contract suggests a flexible budget approach based on individual project requirements. The contract will involve preparing appraisals for potential land acquisitions related to various municipal infrastructure improvements, with the city reserving the right to select multiple firms to ensure comprehensive coverage and competitive pricing for their capital improvement project needs.