Appraisal of Forest Legacy Program Tracts

The contract pertains to the appraisal and valuation of forest legacy program tracts within the state of Ohio, solicited under number SRC0000037190 and posted on February 24, 2026. The response deadline for submissions is March 17, 2026, and it is issued by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Forestry. The services required involve professional real estate appraisals to determine the fair market value of designated forest lands enrolled in the Forest Legacy Program, ensuring compliance with federal and state conservation objectives. Appraisers must be qualified to conduct valuation assessments consistent with industry standards and capable of delivering accurate, defensible reports for each tract under evaluation. Performance of the contract is limited to properties located in Ohio, and the work must be completed in accordance with the agency’s procurement and appraisal guidelines. Although no specific set-aside or NAICS code is indicated, the solicitation is targeted toward contractors with demonstrated expertise in rural land valuation, forested property appraisal, and familiarity with conservation easements or program-specific land use restrictions. Interested parties must submit proposals through the Ohio Buys portal prior to the stated deadline, and compliance with all technical, procedural, and reporting requirements outlined in the solicitation will be mandatory for consideration.