TOWN OF SOUTHBOROUGH Personal Property Collection and Valuation Services

The Town of Southborough Board of Assessors has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for Personal Property Collection and Valuation Services, seeking qualified firms or individuals to perform comprehensive personal property assessment activities. The procurement specifically targets a complete revaluation of all personal property for fiscal years 2027 through 2031, with additional collection and valuation services required for fiscal years 2030 and 2031. Services will be conducted in accordance with Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 30B, Section 5, and will encompass cyclical personal property inspections and comprehensive valuation processes. The solicitation requires bidders to demonstrate expertise in personal property assessment, with the ability to conduct thorough valuations and systematic property inspections. The bid is scheduled to be open from November 25, 2025, with proposals due by December 8, 2025, providing potential respondents approximately two weeks to prepare and submit their comprehensive bid packages.

While specific set-aside designations were not explicitly detailed in the provided documentation, typical Massachusetts state and local procurement processes often encourage participation from diverse vendor pools, including minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises. The procurement appears to be an open competitive bid without apparent restrictive qualifications that would significantly limit potential respondents. No incumbent vendor information was provided in the original documentation, and specific budget ranges or award values were not disclosed. The scope suggests a multi-year contract with potential significant revenue opportunities for the selected vendor, covering personal property assessment services across multiple fiscal periods. Interested firms should carefully review the full solicitation documents to understand the complete scope of requirements, evaluation criteria, and submission guidelines for this personal property valuation contract.