WCH Phase II - Independent Appraisal Review Services
Closed State & local contract opportunity Posted
- Solicitation number
- 2026-009
- State
- California
- Responses due
Opportunity facts
- Jurisdictions
- NIGP code
- Point of contact
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- Amanda Chan achan@rmc.ca.gov (626) 426-0574
Opportunity details come from caleprocure.ca.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The San Gabriel & Lower Los Angeles Rivers and Mountains Conservancy (RMC) is requesting proposals for independent appraisal review services for approximately 483 acres of vacant land in West Coyote Hills, Orange County, California, under RFP 2026-009, with proposals due July 13, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. and bid opening the same day at 2:00 p.m. A mandatory 3% Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation requirement applies for responsiveness, with an incentive program offering up to 5% bid adjustment for DVBE participation meeting or exceeding minimum goals; a 5% Small Business preference is also available with a maximum cap of $50,000 per bid.
The appraiser must be licensed under California's Real Estate Appraisers Licensing and Certification Law, must not have conducted the original appraisal under review, and must have no financial interest in the proposed project. Key deliverables include at least three meetings (kickoff, draft review, and final review with the Department of General Services), a comprehensive field inspection of all 483 acres, and a narrative review report with findings and conclusions evaluating the reasonableness of fair market value conclusions. The review must comply with the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) and Department of General Services Appraisal Specifications. Proposers must be California-registered Certified General Appraisers with USPAP proficiency and prior experience with state-funded projects, and must provide hourly billing rates for staff and subcontractors plus a maximum hourly rate for additional appraisal consultation services.
The estimated contract amount is $30,000 maximum for a three-month initial term, with an option to extend by up to one year by mutual agreement. Contract start is no earlier than July 20, 2026. The final review report is due August 30, 2026 and will be provided to the Department of General Services. Prevailing wage requirements pursuant to California Labor Code Section 1774 apply. Award is expected in mid-July 2026.
Opportunity text
The San Gabriel & Lower Los Angeles Rivers and Mountains Conservancy (RMC) is requesting proposals for independent appraisal review services for an appraisal of approximately 483 acres of vacant land referred to as the West Coyote Hills (WCH), a master planned property in northern Orange County. The independent review must be performed by a qualified independent appraiser who is licensed pursuant to the Real Estate Appraisers¿ Licensing and Certification Law, did not conduct the appraisal under review, and has no financial interest in the proposed project.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| RFP_2026-009_WCH_II_Independent_Appraisal_Review.pdf |
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