RFP No. 256035 Appraisal and Related Real Property Valuation Consulting Services

The City of Salem, Oregon has issued Request for Proposals (RFP) #256035 seeking a Consultant of Record (COR) for Appraisal and Related Real Property Valuation Consulting Services. The procurement is designed to pre-qualify a group of appraisers across four distinct service categories: Commercial/Industrial, Residential, Agriculture, and Review. Interested firms may submit proposals for one or multiple categories, with the city planning to select a minimum of two and maximum of five consultants. The proposal must be submitted electronically via Equity Hub's Bid Locker by May 16, 2025 at 4:00 PM local time, with an anticipated contract term from July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026 and potential for up to four additional one-year renewal periods. Consultants will be evaluated using a 100-point criteria that assesses organization structure, qualifications, experience, references, staff support, work samples, and fee proposals. The evaluation process will determine the most qualified firms to provide specialized real property valuation services on a continuing basis.

The contract will be a non-exclusive, time and materials agreement with significant financial parameters, including a maximum annual contract value of $350,000 per service category and a maximum individual project value of $150,000. While the RFP does not explicitly mention set-aside designations or disadvantaged enterprise requirements, it provides flexibility for firms to compete across multiple valuation specialties. Reimbursable expenses are limited and strictly defined, with specific guidelines covering travel, meals, lodging, and direct costs. The City reserves the right to rotate project assignments among selected consultants, though individual project assignments may be influenced by specific expertise or previous project experience. Potential vendors should carefully review the comprehensive requirements and evaluation criteria to ensure their proposal aligns with the city's specific needs for professional real property valuation services.