It is anticipated that the following scope of work may be used to negotiate a contract with the successful Consultant(s). The City reserves the right to modify the scope as needed to reach an Agreement for services. ● Contractor shall furnish all necessary labor, supervision, insurance and taxes (including all federal, state and local taxes) necessary to provide appraisal and an independent review appraisal for the subject property. The independent review appraiser will operate as an independent subcontractor to the prime appraisal services contractor in compliance with applicable federal procurement standards and applicable state procurement law (49 CFR 24.103 -.104). ● Contractor shall provide real property appraisals of the parcels to be acquired. The appraisals shall be in a summary format and in accordance with Federal and State applicable rules, regulations, and guidelines pertaining to real property acquisitions for HUD CDBG-MIT projects. A review of each appraisal must be performed by another firm per HUD and General Land Office requirements. ● Contractor shall keep accurate files and document all phone calls and meetings with property owners. The Contractor will utilize the City's standard format for all letters and correspondence to landowners. The Contractor will provide sample forms and work with the City's representatives when standard forms are not available. ● Provide an appraisal meeting the definition of an appraisal found at 49 CFR 24.2(a)(3). ● Provide a waiver valuation if the value of the proposed parcel to be acquired is $10,000 or less, and present a reasonable basis for the waiver valuation. ● Afford the property owner or the owner’s designated representative the opportunity to accompany the appraiser on the inspection of the property.
