Specifications include, but are not limited to: The Purpose of the Request for Qualifications (RFQ) is to invite interested appraisers to submit their qualifications for evaluation and potential inclusion on CHFA’s list of approved (pre-qualified) appraisers and market study analysts maintained in accordance with the C H F A Procedures, as such may be amended from time to time (the “Procedures”). Pursuant to Procedure II.A-7 related to Market Study and Procedure II.A-8 related to Appraisals, CHFA contracts with independent professionals to obtain market studies and appraisals in accordance with the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) , for all multifamily housing developments being considered for financing by CHFA. Although applicants submit payments to CHFA for these professional services, CHFA contracts with independent professionals providing such market study/appraisal services with the resultant work product being addressed to CHFA, not the applicant.