RFQ ROW Appraisal Services

The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) is implementing a Right-of-Way Appraisal Services Program through solicitation S-73000-00017259 to establish a Qualified Appraisers List (QAL). This program is designed to pre-qualify state-certified general real estate appraisers in Oregon to provide general property valuations, eminent domain appraisals, and condemnation support, including expert witness testimony. The procurement is conducted in accordance with ORS 279C.110 and OAR [phone hidden]. To be eligible for the QAL, respondents must pass a minimum qualifications review and achieve a score of 30 or more based on the quality and type of work samples provided, court testimony experience, and other professional experience. Once accepted, appraisers must provide certificates of insurance to be officially placed on the list. The contract structure utilizes a sample template that incorporates several exhibits, including a Statement of Work, compensation schedules, and non-discrimination provisions. Payment is tied to the approval of appraisal reports by the Agency Appraisal Review Team, with standard appraisals paid at 100% upon recommendation and those with project data books paid in 40% and 60% increments. All work must comply with Chapter 5 of ODOT’s Right Of Way Manual and the Guide To Appraising Real Property. Additionally, consultants must adhere to strict legal and environmental standards, including Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and various federal environmental regulations. The agency also grants itself a royalty-free license to use any consultant intellectual property employed in the work product.