Uniform Act Appraisal Services

Okanogan County Transit Authority is requesting Statements of Qualifications from real estate appraisal firms to provide valuation services for a one-time real property acquisition in Okanogan County, Washington for a transit operations and maintenance facility funded in part through the Federal Transit Administration Section 5339 Bus and Bus Facilities Program, with SOQs due August 13, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. Pacific Time.

Respondents must be Washington State Certified General Real Estate Appraisers in good standing with a minimum five years of appraisal experience, including public agency acquisitions completed within the past five years in compliance with the Uniform Act. Successful completion of eminent domain valuation, partial acquisition valuation, and UASFLA courses within the past five years is required, or alternatively, 200 hours of eminent domain experience may substitute for these education requirements. Professional liability insurance of at least $1 million per occurrence must be maintained during contract performance and for five years following project completion.

The scope encompasses market value determinations, highest and best use analysis, comparable sales analysis, before-and-after valuations, severance damage analysis, easement valuations, and expert witness services as needed. The project involves acquiring one or more parcels with potential property interests including fee acquisition, permanent easements, temporary easements, and partial acquisitions.

The contract term extends through completion of the acquisition process and acceptance of deliverables. The project must comply with FIRREA, the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act (49 CFR Part 24), FTA requirements, USPAP, and applicable Washington State requirements.

Evaluation of SOQs will be weighted as follows: federal and state requirements and federal acquisition experience, 35 points; qualifications of key personnel, 25 points; similar project experience, 20 points; quality of sample appraisal report, 10 points; references, 5 points; and local knowledge and project understanding, 5 points. OCTA reserves the right to reject any submissions, waive informalities, and negotiate with the highest-ranked firm.