Real Estate Appraiser, to Provide “Review Appraisal” Services on an “As Needed” Basis for the Bergen County Department of Parks, Division of Land Management for the 2026 Calendar Year

Bergen County is seeking a Real Estate Appraiser to provide "Review Appraisal" services on an as-needed basis for the Department of Parks, Division of Land Management for the 2026 calendar year. The procurement is specifically for the Bergen County Open Space, Recreation, Floodplain Protection, Farmland & Historic Preservation Trust Fund program. Qualified respondents must be on the current List of Approved Appraisers of the NJDEP Green Acres Program, hold a NJ State Certified General Real Estate Appraiser certification, and be qualified as an expert witness in real estate appraisal in the New Jersey Superior Court. The appraiser's primary responsibilities include reviewing appraisals submitted by Bergen County municipalities, the County of Bergen, or qualified nonprofit organizations, confirming value opinions, and developing independent value opinions when necessary. Evaluation criteria will encompass prior experience with New Jersey municipalities under the Green Acres Program, availability and experience of key personnel, understanding of the scope of work, and cost/fee proposals. The Request for Qualifications (RFQ) was posted on November 5, 2025, with proposals due on December 4, 2025, for a twelve-month period commencing on the date of award.

The procurement appears to have several mandatory compliance requirements that may restrict or shape potential respondents. Vendors must complete multiple administrative documents, including an Ownership Disclosure Certification, Mandatory Affirmative Action Language forms, an Iran Disclosure form, and a Certification of Non-Involvement in Prohibited Activities in Russia-Belarus. The county encourages participation from diverse business types, including small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and veteran-owned enterprises. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the contract is not guaranteed to generate a specific volume of work and will be awarded to the most advantageous respondent based on technical proposal, price, and other factors. Vendors must provide comprehensive administrative and professional information, including business organization details, experience, references, and insurance documentation. The contract will require substantial insurance coverage, including comprehensive general liability insurance of at least $1,000,000, comprehensive automobile liability insurance of $1,000,000, and worker's compensation insurance at statutory limits.