Surveyor Review Roster

Bannock County is seeking to establish a Surveyor Review Roster for its Planning and Development Department through a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) process. The county aims to select three independent professional land surveyors to review all plats recorded in the county for conformance with Idaho Code. Successful candidates will be required to review plats within ten county business days, provide formal approval letters, and sign plats as the 'County Reviewing Surveyor'. The contract will cover a single fiscal year from October through September, with potential for four additional one-year automatic renewals upon Commission approval. Qualifications are due by October 22, 2025, with an anticipated contract award date of November 6, 2025. The evaluation criteria will focus on responsiveness, ability, experience, references, and overall professional qualifications. Surveyors will be selected to work on a monthly rotating schedule, ensuring comprehensive review of all submitted plats.

The RFQ does not specify any specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The fee structure for plat reviews varies based on location and type, with base rates ranging from $350 to $500 plus $30 per lot. For final plats in unincorporated areas of Bannock County, the fee is a $500 base rate plus $30 per lot. Plats in cities with prior review will be charged a $350 base fee plus $30 per lot, while plats in cities without prior review will incur a $500 base fee plus $30 per lot. A second in-depth review may result in the same base and per-lot fee being charged again. Surveyors will be compensated within 45 days of invoice submission, and the fee schedule is subject to annual review and approval by the Bannock County Commissioners. While no specific budget range is provided, the potential annual revenue for selected surveyors could be substantial depending on the number and complexity of plats processed throughout the fiscal year.