Real Estate Appraisal Services

Atlanta Public Schools is requesting qualifications for real estate appraisal services on an as-needed basis to support capital construction and maintenance programs, with proposals due November 12, 2026, and a pre-proposal conference scheduled for October 20, 2026. APS intends to award contracts to both a primary and alternate offeror, with potential for multiple awards.

Appraisers must be licensed and certified by the Georgia Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board, and all services must comply with the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) and current Georgia statutes. Required certifications include General Appraiser (MAI), Certified General Appraiser, or Licensed Residential Appraiser credentials. Vendors must demonstrate condemnation experience, expert witness testimony experience, and right-of-way issue handling expertise. Site visits are required for each project, with local company representatives available within 48 hours of notification. Each appraisal must include a minimum of five comparables and be delivered as either a self-contained or summary report within agreed-upon schedules.

The scope encompasses market value assessments for land sales and purchases, easements, historical property valuations, and condemnation procedures across approximately 83 school sites, 9 administrative sites, 3 stadiums, and discontinued facilities totaling approximately 11 million square feet of buildings and 1,100 acres of land. The initial contract term is one year with options for up to four additional one-year renewals.

Evaluation allocates 50 points to Company Qualifications and Experience and 50 points to Methodology and Approach. Vendors must maintain General Liability coverage of $2 million aggregate, Automobile Liability of $1 million, and Umbrella Liability of $1 million per occurrence. Background checks at a $45 fee (plus service fees) are required prior to service commencement. Vendors must comply with Georgia House Bill 87 immigration verification requirements. Written questions are due October 23, 2026, at 2:00 PM ET, with responses posted by October 29. Administrative review occurs November 11, with evaluation November 12–20 and Board recommendation anticipated January 4, 2027. Submissions must be made through the Bonfire portal; email, paper, fax, or mail will not be accepted.