Professional real property appraisal services

The City of Dearborn Heights has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) for Professional Real Property Appraisal Services specifically targeting a commercial property located at 26650 Ford Rd. in Dearborn Heights, Wayne County, Michigan. The procurement seeks a licensed commercial appraiser with Michigan Tax Tribunal experience to establish True Cash Value (TCV) for ad valorem appeals for Tax Years 2024 and 2025. The scope of work requires comprehensive appraisal services including property identification, market condition analysis, supply and demand research, lease information review, and preparing a retrospective fee simple true cash value estimate utilizing Cost, Income, and Sales Comparison Approaches. Qualified organizations must be State of Michigan certified and experienced in developing commercial property appraisals using nationally recognized standards. The evaluation criteria will focus on the firm's capacity to perform appraisal services, experience and qualifications, and ability to complete the project efficiently. Proposal submissions are due by 3:00 PM on July 2nd, 2025, with completed appraisals required to be sent to the assessor by September 11, 2025, in preparation for an ad valorem appeal deadline of September 19, 2025.

The RFP includes specific restrictions on vendor eligibility, with agencies currently out of compliance with any City of Dearborn Heights contracts being ineligible to apply. Proposing firms must disclose any potential conflicts of interest and demonstrate comprehensive commercial appraisal capabilities. While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are mentioned, the procurement emphasizes technical competence and prior experience as key selection criteria. The RFP indicates that the appraisal services will include not only the initial property valuation but also post-appraisal support such as meetings, conferences, depositions, hearings, trial preparation, and potential testimony. Interested parties are directed to submit any questions in writing via email to specific city contacts, Kimberly Comer and Mahdi Baydoun. Although the exact budget range is not specified in the documentation, the comprehensive nature of the required services suggests a substantial professional services contract focused on precise property valuation for tax appeal purposes.