Tax Administration and Assessing Services

The Town of Sterling, Massachusetts is seeking proposals for property tax administration services through a Request for Proposals (RFP) process. The selected vendor will be responsible for conducting 350 periodic property inspections annually, preparing Department of Revenue reports, managing assessment-related GIS resources, reviewing abatement requests, and representing the Board of Assessors at Appellate Tax Board hearings, among other related duties. The contract term is for three years from July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2027, with the possibility of a fourth-year extension. Proposals will be evaluated based on the bidder's Massachusetts residency, assessor experience, use of computer-assisted mass appraisal (CAMA) systems, geographic information system (GIS) experience, continuing education, revaluation experience, Appellate Tax Board representation, and personal property administration. Proposed pricing should include any annual compensation increases, and the successful bidder's non-price and price proposals will be incorporated into the final contract. Proposals are due by June 21, 2024 at 12:00 PM.

The RFP does not mention any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. There is also no information provided about any incumbent vendors or current contractors, or any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The RFP does not specify a budget range or award value, but the successful bidder's pricing proposal will be a key factor in the evaluation and selection process.