On Call Land Appraisal Services
Federal opportunity from WTRT1 - Purchasing • CITY OF WATERTOWN. Place of performance: MA. Response deadline: Apr 23, 2026. Industry: NAICS 80, 13, 00.
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Description
The City of Watertown (MA) invites proposals from qualified individuals/firms to provide On Call Land Appraisal services for a one year term with two one year options for renewal at the sole discretion of the city.
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The City of Watertown (MA) is seeking proposals from qualified individuals/firms to provide on-call land appraisal services. The term is one year, with two additional one-year renewal options at the City’s sole discretion. Proposals are due by 2026-04-23 10:30 UTC. This opportunity fits appraisal professionals who can respond quickly on an as-needed basis under an on-call arrangement.
Establish an on-call land appraisal capability for the City of Watertown, MA for a base one-year term with two one-year renewal options, enabling the City to obtain land appraisals as needs arise without re-procuring each time.
- Individuals or firms that provide land appraisal services and can operate under an on-call/as-needed model for a municipal client
- Appraisal providers able to sustain service coverage for a one-year base term with up to two one-year renewals at the City’s discretion
- Provide on-call land appraisal services to the City of Watertown (MA) as requested during the contract term
- Support City-requested appraisal assignments during the base one-year term and, if exercised, two one-year renewal option terms
- Technical proposal demonstrating qualifications to perform land appraisal services for the City of Watertown (MA)
- Approach for executing on-call assignments (intake, scheduling, deliverables workflow, quality control)
- Relevant past performance for land appraisal services (preferably public-sector/municipal, if available)
- Staffing plan/roles for on-call coverage (identifying key personnel responsible for appraisals)
- Price proposal consistent with an on-call services model (e.g., rate schedule/fee structure, if permitted by the solicitation)
- Signed representations/certifications required by the City (as specified in the full solicitation, if any)
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- Proposal must be submitted by the response deadline: 2026-04-23T10:30:00+00:00
- The contract structure stated is a one-year term with two one-year renewal options at the sole discretion of the City of Watertown (MA)
- Align pricing to an on-call services structure so the City can order appraisals as needed during the one-year base term and any renewal options
- Ensure any pricing you submit clearly explains what triggers costs for an on-call request (e.g., by assignment, by hour, or other method as allowed by the solicitation)
- Consider teaming with a local appraisal provider (if you are not locally established) to improve responsiveness for on-call requests in Watertown, MA
- If your firm’s core is appraisal but needs supplemental capacity, line up qualified appraisal professionals as surge support for peak request periods
- Scope ambiguity risk: the notice describes 'On Call Land Appraisal services' but does not specify expected volume, turnaround times, or deliverable formats—pricing and staffing could be hard to calibrate without the full solicitation
- Renewal uncertainty: two one-year options are at the City’s sole discretion; plan staffing and rate assumptions accordingly
- NAICS/PSC ambiguity: NAICS codes are listed as "80", "13", "00" which are not standard NAICS formats; confirm any required NAICS/registration details in the full posting
- What types of land appraisals will be requested (e.g., acquisition, disposition, easements/partial takes) and what standards or report formats are required?
- What is the anticipated volume of assignments over the base year and typical turnaround expectations for on-call requests?
- How will work be authorized (e.g., task order, work order) and what is the expected review/acceptance process within the City?
- Are there required credential/licensing expectations for appraisers performing work for the City of Watertown (MA)?
- What pricing format does the City prefer for on-call land appraisal services (hourly rates, fixed fees per appraisal type, not-to-exceed by task)?
- Are there any mandatory forms, affidavits, or municipal procurement requirements that must be included with the proposal?
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- Full solicitation package (SOW/specifications, deliverables, submission instructions, evaluation criteria, and required forms)
- Place of performance and any local presence/response-time requirements
- Expected assignment volume and typical turnaround times
- Pricing format required (rates vs fixed fees vs task-based NTE)
- Any required appraiser credentials/licensing and compliance standards
- How work will be ordered and managed (task/work order process) and invoicing/payment terms
- PSC code and correct NAICS code(s)
- Submission method/location (portal/email/hard copy) and any mandatory pre-bid/Q&A schedule
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