Appraisal Services

This contract pertains to a Notice of Request for Proposal issued by the City of Cedar Rapids Public Works Department, Real Estate Division, seeking as-needed appraisal services. The solicitation emphasizes that proposals must be submitted electronically through the city's designated online procurement portal, IonWave, with a submission deadline of 3:00 p.m. CDT on May 23, 2024. The city will evaluate proposals promptly after the opening, which occurs at the same time as the submission deadline, and will notify all respondents of the results via a proposal summary after the award is made. Proposals can be withdrawn prior to the deadline but cannot be modified or withdrawn for sixty days thereafter. The contract value is estimated to range between $50,000 and $200,000, and the primary point of contact for inquiries is Rebecca Johnson. The broader context includes various procurement documents from different municipalities and organizations, such as the City of Iowa City, City of Farmington, City of Ames, and Wayne-Finger Lakes BOCES, covering a range of services and goods including recycling processing, construction projects, equipment bids, and cooperative grocery purchasing. These documents specify detailed submission procedures, deadlines, licensing requirements, and evaluation criteria, highlighting the importance of compliance with procurement policies and the use of designated online systems. Overall, the focus is on transparent, competitive bidding processes for municipal services and supplies, with clear instructions for vendors to participate effectively and securely.