RFI Unclaimed Property Division Appraisal Services

The Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts (CPA) has issued a Request for Information (RFI) No. 304-25-062325 for Unclaimed Property Division Appraisal Services, seeking comprehensive insights from general and specialized appraisers and authentication experts. The procurement targets professional services for appraising diverse asset types, including jewelry, watches, coins, artwork, sports memorabilia, and comic books. Key objectives include understanding the local appraisal services landscape, identifying subject matter experts, and gathering information about solutions for accurately valuing and authenticating various property types. The RFI requires respondents to provide detailed information about their appraisal services, encompassing years of industry experience, personnel consistency, authentication approaches, certification levels, technological processes, and typical pricing structures. Responses are due by June 23, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. Central Time and must be submitted via email to researchcpa@cpa.texas.gov. The jurisdictions involved include Travis County and multiple Austin City locations. Importantly, this RFI is not a solicitation or commitment to procurement, and no compensation will be provided to respondents.

The RFI does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations. While no specific budget ranges or award values are mentioned, the CPA reserves the right to invite respondents to provide additional presentations explaining their submissions, which would be conducted at the LBJ Building in Austin, Texas. The document emphasizes that all submitted responses will become public information, potentially allowing for broad competitive insight. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the documentation. The procurement appears focused on gathering market intelligence and understanding potential service capabilities rather than initiating an immediate procurement process. Respondents should be prepared for potential future engagement based on the information they provide, with the understanding that this RFI serves primarily as a research and exploratory mechanism for the Texas Unclaimed Property division.