RFP General Real Estate & Oyster Lease

The Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority (CPRA) issued solicitation 3000026720 to secure qualified Certified Appraisers for real property and oyster lease appraisal services. These services support the Oyster Lease Acquisition and Compensation Program for coastal restoration projects across Louisiana's coastal parishes. The contract is structured on an as-needed, task-order basis with an anticipated term from January 1, 2027, to December 31, 2029, and an estimated total contract value of 3,000,000 dollars. All work must adhere to the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) and guidelines in La. R.S. 56:432.1, with deliverables consisting of self-contained narrative appraisal reports. Proposals are due by October 23, 2026, and will be evaluated on a 100-point scale. To be considered responsive, proposers must meet a minimum technical threshold of 31.5 points. The selection process considers technical qualifications, cost, and additional points for Veteran-certified or Hudson-certified proposers, as well as the use of certified small entrepreneurship subcontractors. Awardees will be paid via monthly invoices based on actual costs incurred, subject to written acceptance of tasks by the State. The contract includes comprehensive compliance requirements, including the Buy American Act, civil rights legislation, and federal whistleblower protections, and requires a certification statement regarding non-collusion and eligibility.