1. Perform complete exterior and interior inspection (full measure and list) and appraisal of all sale properties within the Town within the two year range of April 1, 2023 through March 31, 2026. The existing property cards may be used for reference; however all data on the cards, other than lot measurements, must be verified by measurement and inspection. The Contractor will attempt to set up an appointment with the property owner and if necessary follow up with callbacks. 2. Perform sales analysis of all sales, determining appropriate classification using data from April 1, 2023 through March 31, 2026. The sales analysis and final values will be determined as of April 1, 2026. 3. Input all property records and sales analysis data into Town's appraisal software and generate new values for the entire Town. 4. Complete a full field review of all properties prior to sending proposed valuation notices. 5. Make progress reports to the Selectboard and Contracted Assessing Agent at least monthly unless otherwise agreed to by both contract parties. 6. Provide appropriate public and media information to ensure effective communications regarding the property assessment process, including but not limited to ongoing press releases, progress reports, notification of revaluation results and information reviews. All information shall be made available in a timely fashion to allow inclusion in local newspapers and posting in two public places within the Town. Costs for advertising shall be the responsibility of the Bidder. 7. Develop and distribute all communications to taxpayers advising of the preliminary assessments and scheduling of the informal review of assessments. All mailings shall be by first class mail and all mailing costs shall be the Bidder's responsibility. The Bidder shall be responsible for scheduling hearings. Said Hearings will be a minimum of three (3) days duration with evening and Saturday scheduling available. The notification shall contain instructions regarding the appeal process for abatement per RSA 76:16, RSA 76:1-a, and RSA 76:17. 8. Bidder shall notify by first class mail all property owners addressed during the hearings of the disposition of their review stating whether or not a change in value has resulted, and the amount, along with instructions for appealing the informal review process. 9. Develop a draft USPAP compliant manual, to be available at the time of the informal hearings with a final copy supplied to both the Town and the NH Department of Revenue Administration at the completion of the project.
