Specifications include, but are not limited to: 1. As directed by GRG, carry out all activities required to acquire real property or easements for GRG including: researching property ownership and history, contact and negotiation with property owners on behalf of GRG, offering and negotiating contracts for the purchase of property and easements, coordinating all elements of property acquisition with GRG and its legal counsel, including obtaining property title and surveys, environmental assessments and coordination of closings. 2. Provide recommendations, oversight and management of a vendors list of property appraisal companies to be used during this three year period from January 2020 to December 31, 2022. Assist in the development of a list of acceptable appraisal firms and in their selection and assignment. The appraisal process shall include the preparation of appraisal reports for such parcels as directed by GRG. GRG staff may re-procure property appraisal companies during this three year period if it is deemed in the best interest of GRG. 3. Provide recommendations, oversight and management of a vendors list of title closing companies to be used during this three year period from January 2020 to December 31, 2022. Provide recommendations, oversight and management of the property closing process and other activities that require title company services. Assist in the development of a list of acceptable title companies and in their selection, assignment and management. GRG staff may re-procure title companies during this three year period if it is deemed in the best interest of GRG.