Real Estate Appraisal Services

The City of Visalia, California is seeking a qualified vendor to provide real estate appraisal services on an as-needed basis under an annual contract. The agency needs to establish the fair market value of various real properties for acquisitions of fee simple title or lesser property interests, including rights-of-way and easements. Additionally, the agency requires valuations of City-owned properties and facilities for other transactions, as well as reviews of appraisals prepared by third parties to ensure compliance with applicable standards. The scope of work covers the preparation of full appraisal reports, limited appraisal reports, and letter evaluations indicating fair market value. The selected contractor will also evaluate appraisals prepared by others for completeness and compliance. The agency requires all performance of the work to be conducted offsite. Eligibility is restricted to onshore organizations based in the United States. The agency held a pre-bid meeting on June 23, 2026. The agency has not disclosed a specific budget and is looking for proposals to establish the cost of services.