Tax Assessment Services

The Town of Hinsdale in Berkshire County, Massachusetts is seeking proposals from qualified firms to provide professional Assessors' Property Tax Assessment Services for a period of up to three years. The selected firm will be responsible for managing the daily operations of the assessors' department, preparing all required state reports, inspecting properties, representing the Board of Assessors at hearings, and other assessment-related duties. The RFP outlines the scope of services, minimum qualifications for the firm and its staff, and the evaluation criteria the Town will use to assess the proposals. Proposals are due by noon on February 24, 2020, and the Town plans to award a contract, pending voter approval, to begin on July 1, 2020. The RFP provides a sample contract outlining the expected terms and conditions. Pricing proposals must be firm for 90 days and will be evaluated along with the technical proposal. The contract will be for three one-year terms, subject to annual appropriation by the Town.

The Town is an equal opportunity employer and provider, and the selected firm must meet all state tax compliance and conflict of interest requirements. 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 on any incumbent vendors or current contractors, or existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The RFP does not specify a budget range or possible award value.