RFP - Real Estate Appraisal Services (rebid)

The Hernando County School Board (HCSB) has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP #9009-2510-505) for real estate appraisal services in Florida, seeking competitive proposals from licensed property appraisal firms. The primary objectives include appraising potential property acquisitions for future school sites and support facilities, as well as evaluating existing School Board real property for potential sale. The HCSB intends to select a maximum of three property appraisal firms that will be utilized in a rotational order by the Facilities & Construction Office. Proposers must be Florida State Certified Real Estate Appraisers compliant with current Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP), with a minimum of three years of professional experience and proven business operation. Key submission deadlines include written questions due by 4:00 PM on November 17, 2025, and proposals due by 10:00 AM on December 4, 2025, at the Hernando County School Board Facilities & Construction Office. Contractors must provide firm, fixed pricing for various appraisal categories based on property type and size, along with hourly rates for services beyond standard appraisal scope. Recommended awards will be posted on www.bidnet.com on or about December 19, 2025, with School Board action expected at the first available regularly scheduled meeting.

The contract will have an initial three-year term commencing in January 2026, with potential for two additional one-year renewals contingent upon mutual agreement. There are no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations mentioned in the RFP, though firms must provide proof of authorization to do business in Florida and demonstrate knowledge of the Hernando County market. Participating firms must commit to a 30-day lead-time for delivering final appraisal reports and may be removed from the rotational order if they decline more than three projects in any contract year. The estimated annual budget for this procurement is $55,000, which is noted for protest purposes. The HCSB reserves substantial discretion in the procurement process, including the right to reject any and all proposals, negotiate with highest-ranked firms, and select up to three qualified firms for contract award. Pricing must remain firm for the initial contract term unless mutually renegotiated, and all contractors must maintain current professional licensure throughout the contract period.