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Township of Cranford Request for Proposals for Real Estate Appraisal Services

Township of CranfordNew Jersey, USADue Tuesday, November 17, 2026
Client
Township of Cranford
Solicitation No.
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Posted
10/24/2026
Category
Real Estate, Brokerage Services, Maintenance, Repair and Alteration of Property
Budget
Looking for Proposals
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Description

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The Township of Cranford is soliciting proposals from USA-based organizations to provide professional appraisal services offsite. The selected vendor will deliver real estate appraisal advice, analysis, narrative reports, and testimony for real estate tax appeals, Township-owned properties, and potential property acquisitions. Eligible applicants must possess a State Certified General Real Estate Appraiser license, demonstrate at least ten years of appraisal experience, and provide municipal references from the past five years. Proposers must submit one original, one hard copy, and one digital copy in a sealed opaque envelope to the Township Clerk by 11:00 a.m. on November 17, 2026. Submissions must include a technical proposal, an hourly rate cost proposal, an Affirmative Action Statement, a Non-Collusion Affidavit, an Owner Disclosure Statement, and a Qualification Statement Checklist. Proposals will be evaluated based on personnel qualifications and experience, municipal knowledge, technical proposal completeness, price reasonableness, and references. The contract will remain in effect through December 31, 2027.

Key solicitation details

AI-extracted from Appraisal Services RFP 2027.pdf. Confirm against the original documents before bidding.

The Township of Cranford is requesting proposals from qualified individuals and firms to provide real estate appraisal services for the 2027 calendar year. Qualified contractors must have experience in appraisal services and servicing municipal clients. One or more contractors may be selected.

Issued by
Township of Cranford
Submission packages available beginning
Thursday, October 22, 2026
Proposals due
Tuesday, November 17, 2026, at 11:00 a.m.
How to submit
Sealed hard copy and digital copy via hand delivery, personal service, certified mail, or U.S. Post
Submission details
One original, one hard copy, and one digital copy (USB stick or thumb drive) enclosed in an opaque sealed envelope marked Appraisal Services inside a properly addressed outer envelope to Patricia Donahue, c/o November 17th RFP Opening – Appraisal Services, Township Clerk, Township of Cranford, Municipal Building, 8 Springfield Avenue, Cranford, New Jersey 07016.
Contract term
January 1, 2027 through December 31, 2027
Place of performance
Cranford, New Jersey
Insurance and bonding
Errors and Omissions Insurance of $2 million each claim and aggregate for corporations or LLPs, or $1,000,000.00 each claim and aggregate for individuals, sole-proprietors, or single-member LLCs. Maintain Workmen's Compensation, General, Professional and Automobile Liability insurance.
Funding
N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.4 et seq.

How proposals are evaluated

Relevance and extent of qualifications, experience, reputation and training of personnel to be assigned
Knowledge of the Township of Cranford and the subject matter to be addressed under this engagement
Relevance and extent of similar engagements performed
Technical proposal contains all required information
Reasonableness of cost proposal

Scope of work

  • Provide advice, analysis, reports, and testimony for real estate tax appeals
  • Provide advice, appraisals, and testimony regarding Township-owned properties and properties for potential acquisition
  • Appraise residential land, industrial, commercial, single and multi-family dwellings, and historic and special purpose properties
  • Present findings in full narrative reports signed by a State Certified General Real Estate Appraiser
  • Review appraisals prepared by other appraisal companies
  • Perform valuation analyses including Highest & Best Use Analysis, Market/Sales Analysis, and Replacement Cost Analysis
  • Supply six sets of all appraisal reports with no additional cost for copies

Minimum qualifications

  • Minimum of ten (10) years of experience in appraisal services
  • Minimum of five (5) years servicing municipal clients and testifying in tax appeal matters
  • Licensed as a State Certified General Real Estate Appraiser

Documents to include with the bid

  • One original and one hard copy of signed technical proposal
  • One PDF file delivered on PC compatible data storage (CD or flash drive)
  • Cost proposal with hourly rates and estimated cost per report
  • Listing of all similar engagements in the past five years with contact information
  • Statement of non-disbarment
  • Affirmative Action Statement
  • Notarized Non-Collusion Affidavit
  • Notarized Owner Disclosure Statement
  • Copy of W9 & New Jersey Business Registration Certificate
  • Completed Qualification Statement Checklist

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