Request for Property Appraisal Proposal - Bennett Property - Sherwood Road, DeFuniak Springs, FL

Walton County is seeking property appraisal services for five parcels of land located on Sherwood Road in DeFuniak Springs, Florida, through Request for Quotation (RFQ #25-29). The county requires a comprehensive appraisal service with specific professional qualifications, mandating that bidders must be licensed in Florida as a State-Certified General Real Estate Appraiser and conform to USPAP standards. Appraisers must deliver a detailed narrative report encompassing legal parcel descriptions, site and neighborhood analysis, highest and best use evaluation, comparable sales research, and final valuation with market justification. The project has a strict 30-day delivery timeline, with proposals due by September 18, 2025, at 3:00 pm, and requires electronic submission through OpenGov Procurement after creating a free account. Bidders must provide two professional references from similar previous work and can structure their pricing either per parcel or per report. The appraisal requirements vary based on estimated property values, with different guidelines for properties under $100,000, between $100,000 and $500,000, and over $500,000.

While the document does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises, it indicates a competitive bidding process open to qualified appraisal professionals. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the provided documentation. The procurement appears to be a straightforward professional services solicitation without explicit constraints on vendor type or size. Although a specific budget range is not disclosed, the variation in appraisal requirements suggests potential complexity and variability in potential contract values. The five parcels being appraised are located in DeFuniak Springs, Florida, with the RFQ suggesting a potential real estate transaction or assessment project for Walton County. Interested vendors should carefully review the full RFQ document to understand the precise scope, requirements, and potential compensation for the appraisal services.