Right-Of-Way On-Call Acquisition and Appraisal Services

Weld County's Finance Department Purchasing Division is soliciting qualifications-based proposals for right-of-way on-call acquisition and appraisal services under Solicitation B2600110, with a mandatory pre-proposal meeting on November 18, 2026 at 1:30 p.m. at 1111 H Street, Greeley, Colorado, and proposals due December 9, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. The solicitation carries no set-aside.

Scope covers land valuation, property acquisition, relocation coordination, legal description preparation, and condemnation support for construction projects. Right-of-way agents must hold CDOT certification and have extensive knowledge of Weld County land types and values. Appraisers must be Certified General Appraisers approved on CDOT's Qualified Appraiser List. Required insurance includes statutory workers' compensation, $2 million commercial general liability per occurrence, $2 million professional liability per loss, $1 million automobile liability, and $1 million umbrella/excess liability.

The procurement method is qualifications-based selection, with pricing negotiated after selection. County staff will score proposals on understanding of the scope of work, identification of critical issues, project control and quality assurance, familiarity with Weld County, and key personnel availability. The top-scoring firms may be invited to interviews. Proposals are limited to 15 pages and must include resumes, similar project lists, a critical issues analysis, schedule recommendations, references, appraisal report excerpts, and a statement of willingness to execute the Weld County Standard Contract. Submissions go to bids@weld.gov or by hand delivery to the Purchasing office. Technical questions are due December 2, 2026 at 5:00 p.m., with final addenda issued December 4, 2026. Proposal openings will be held via Microsoft Teams on December 9, 2026 at 1:30 p.m.

The anticipated Notice of Award is December 28, 2026, with contract execution and Notice to Proceed on January 11, 2027. The term begins upon mutual execution and runs through completion of all responsibilities, limited to one year under Colorado law, with extensions available by mutual written agreement.