RFQ - Appraiser - 2021

C ITY OF E LIZAB E TH , C OUNTY OF U NION , N EW J ERSEY REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS REAL ESTATE APPRAISER Contract Term May 1, 202 1 through April 30 , 202 2 SUBMISSION DEADLINE March 2 nd , 202 1 - 4 :00 P .M. ADDRESS ALL QUALIFICATIONS STATEMENT PROPOSA LS IN THE FORM REQUIRED IN THE SPECIFICATIONS AND ONE (1) ORIGINAL AND (6) COPIES MUST BE DELIVERED TO: EDUARDO RODRIGUEZ DIRECTOR, PLANNING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CITY OF ELIZABETH 50 WINFIELD SCOTT PLAZA – ROOM 114 ELIZABETH, NJ 07201 - 2 - GEN ERAL INFORMATION & SUMMARY ORGANIZATION REQUESTING QUALIFICATION STATEMENTS (PROPOSALS) CITY OF ELIZABETH DEPT. OF PLANNING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 50 WINFIELD SCOTT PLAZA ELIZABETH, NJ 07201 CONTACT PERSON EDUARDO RODRIGUEZ DIRECTOR, PLANNING & COMMUN ITY DEVELOPMENT CITY OF ELIZABETH 50 WINFIELD SCOTT PLAZA ELIZABETH, NEW JERSEY 07201 (908) 820 - 4 160 E - MAIL: erodriguez@el izabethnj.org FAX (908) 820 - 3776 PURPOSE OF REQUEST Th is document, entitled a Request for Qualifications for Real Estate Appraiser , is issued by the D epartment of Planning & Community Development of the City of Elizabeth. This Request for Qualifications (RFQ) is for the sole purpose of pre - qualifying prospective Real Estate Appraisers on Qualification Statements and experien ce achieved for the above category of real estate appraisal . This RFQ does not constitute a bid and is intended solely to obtain qualifications from which the City of Elizabeth (“the City”) may choose an appr a iser that best meets the City’s needs. It is the City’s intent that no statutory, regulatory, or common law bidding requirement apply to this RFQ. The City intends to award contracts for these services pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11 - 5 (a)(i) and Chapter 19, P.L. 2004 - N.J.S.A. 19:44A - 20. 5 et seq. One or more individuals/firms may be selected to provide services. PERIOD OF CONTRACT May 1, 202 1 through April 30, 2 02 2 CONTRACT FORM The successful Firm shall be required to execute the City’s contract, which includes the indemnification, insurance, termi nation and licensing provisions. It is also agreed and understood that the acceptance of the final payment by Contractor shall be considered a release in full of - 3 - all claims against the City arising out of, or by reason of, the work done and materials fur nished under this Contract. DETAILED REQUIREMENTS OF THE REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS FOR REAL ESTATE APPRAISER 1. CITY OF ELIZABETH - FACTS AND FIGURES – The City of Elizabeth is a legal, governmental entity. The City was incorporated in 1855 and operates under N.J.S.A 40:69A - 1 et seq., “the Optional Municipal Charter Law - Mayor - Council Plan.”. The legislative authority and responsibilities of the City of Elizabeth is vested in the elected nine - member City Council. The executive power of the City is exercis ed by the Mayor who is responsible for enforcing the ordinances and general laws of the City. The City of Elizabeth is the fourth largest city in New Jersey. The City’s population is in excess of 120,000 and it consists of approximately 11.7 square mile s of area. The City employs approximately 1,200 people. A regional center of labor, retail, manufacturing, and transportation, the City is also the County seat of Union County, attracting the corresponding concentration of government, legal and related pro fessional services. The largest employment sectors in the City include commercial, health, transportation, construction, retail and light industry. The City’s opera ting budget is approximately $20 0 million. It provides a variety of services consisting o f police and fire protection, maintenance of City streets, water and sewer systems, health and human services, park and recreational facilities, cultural activities, and refuse collection. 2. NATURE/ SCOPE OF SERVICES – The City of Elizabeth is requesting proposals from qualified individuals and firms to provide Real Estate Appraisal Services in conjunction with negotiations for the acquisition of private