RFP Item #26-147 On-Call Property Appraisal and Acquisition Professional Service

Augusta-Richmond County, Georgia is soliciting proposals for on-call property appraisal and acquisition professional services through RFP #26-147, with proposals due June 22, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. and a mandatory pre-proposal conference on June 8, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. via Microsoft Teams. The M/WBE goal waiver applies due to insufficient availability of certified minority and women-owned businesses for this work category.

Key personnel requirements include a State of Georgia-certified General Appraiser for appraisal services and a Licensed Real Estate Agent for acquisition negotiations. The firm must be GDOT pre-qualified for the requested services and comply with E-Verify requirements and Georgia security and immigration laws. Services scope encompasses property appraisal, property acquisition including relocation assistance, easement acquisition, and right-of-entry documentation, with all work performed under separate task orders specifying parcel-by-parcel pricing and completion timelines.

The contract runs for one year with options to renew for four additional one-year terms. Fee proposals must include hourly rates for Project Manager, Appraiser, Negotiator, Acquisition Agent, Senior Acquisition Agent, Relocation Agent, Senior Relocation Agent, and Administrative Assistant, with rates required to include direct expenses such as vehicles, phones, per diem, and lodging. A 5% bid bond is required for award.

Phase One evaluation emphasizes completeness of response, qualifications and experience (20 points), organization and approach (15 points), scope of services (20 points), schedule of work (5 points), and references (5 points); proximity to area is non-weighted. Phase Two optional criteria include team presentation (10 points) and Q&A response (5 points). Cost/fee proposals are scored separately and non-weighted. Written questions are due June 9, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. Sealed proposals open in-person at 535 Telfair Street, Suite 605, Augusta, GA 30901 and via Teams.