RFP-RC-2018-017 - Real Estate Appraisal and Related Services, Incl. Right of Way, QSL

PURPOSE OF REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP)
The purpose of this RFP is to inform the private sector of a potential business opportunity to provide Real Estate Appraisal and Related Services including but not limited to Right of Way on an as needed basis for the County of Rockland.  It is anticipated that this RFP may result in a contract award to multiple contractors and form a Qualified Suppliers List. 
 
BACKGROUND
Previous Qualified Suppliers List (QSL) solicitations were let out in 2006 and in 2010; along with one in 2015 which was not awarded.  Several firms will be selected and placed on our QSL after review and evaluation of the responses are completed.  Formal contracts will be finalized to guarantee the rates offered but with no project encumbrances.  As projects arise, several firms placed on the Qualified Suppliers List shall be contacted for individual project specific pricing based on the original pricing offered in the solicitation response following the How to Use QSL Guidelines attached.  After review of the project specific quotes a firm will be selected, and a purchase order issued for the project.
 
OPEN ENROLLMENT
This is an open enrollment contract.  After the initial deadline date of this RFP the Division of Purchasing reserves the right to solicit and add additional positions, services, and/or contractors to meet any unmet needs, as deemed by the Division of Purchasing, but not limited to:

• If/when all attempts to utilize awarded contractor(s) has been unsuccessful.

• If/when changing needs warrant a new position/specialty to be added.