RFQ 25-014/KKJ Professional Services - Property Appraisals

Jefferson County Drainage District No. 6 in Beaumont, Texas, has issued Request for Qualifications (RFQ) No. 25-014/KKJ for professional property appraisal services related to Texas Water Development Board Flood Mitigation Funding projects for 2022 and 2023 funding cycles. The district is seeking qualified firms to provide property appraisal services on an as-needed basis, with specific requirements that respondents must be State Certified General Real Estate Appraisers certified by the Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board. Appraisal services must comply with Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) and include comprehensive property analysis encompassing market value definitions, property history, site data, and multiple valuation approaches. The evaluation process will assess firms based on three key criteria: experience (40 points), work performance/references (30 points), and capacity to perform (30 points), with an initial focus on qualifications rather than pricing. Responses are due by 2:00 PM on June 24, 2025, and must be submitted with an original and three copies to the district's office, with a public opening that will read only the names of responding firms.

The solicitation indicates that the appraisal services may be funded potentially in whole or part with federal or state grant dollars, suggesting potential compliance requirements for disadvantaged or small business participation. While specific set-aside designations are not explicitly detailed in the provided documentation, the emphasis on experience working with government entities implies a preference for firms with demonstrated public sector expertise. The procurement appears to be structured as an indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract, allowing the district flexibility in engaging appraisal services as needed for flood mitigation projects. No specific budget range or award value is mentioned in the documentation, which suggests the total contract value will depend on the scope and number of specific appraisal assignments awarded. The requirement for respondents to be State Certified General Real Estate Appraisers indicates a stringent qualification standard that will likely limit the pool of eligible vendors to professionally credentialed appraisal firms with specialized governmental experience.