About this opportunity
AI summaryThe Town of Scituate, Rhode Island, seeks proposals for a complete reappraisal and revaluation of all taxable and exempt real property, effective December 31, 2027. The scope covers residential, commercial, industrial, farm, public utility, and tax-exempt real estate, as well as mobile homes and buildings on leased land. Bidders must demonstrate familiarity with Catalis/AssessPro by submitting a list of previous projects using the software. Eligibility requires onshore USA organizations holding a valid Revaluation Certificate under RIGL 44-5-11.1 from submission through project completion. Submissions must include a 5% bid surety bond or certified check, while the awardee must furnish a full performance surety bond and maintain at least $2,000,000 in automobile and liability insurance. The buyer will evaluate awards based on price and experience.
Buyer and opportunity details
- Client
- Town of Scituate
Scope of work
- Appraisal of all taxable and exempt real property, land, buildings, and structures
- Land value study, preparation of land unit values, and land value maps
- Building cost schedules, depreciation schedules, and land value schedules
- Interior and exterior inspections, measurements, and listing of physical construction details
- Data entry of all appraisal information into the CAMA system
- Preparation and mailing of assessment notices to property owners
- Conducting informal assessment review hearings and defense of values
- Delivery of field record cards, electronic data, CAMA software support, and training
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Price | Not specified |
| Experience and competence of the bidder | Not specified |
| Nature and size of the bidder's organization | Not specified |
| Quality of similar work performed | Not specified |
Minimum qualifications
- Valid Revaluation Certificate as required by RIGL 44-5-11.1 held through completion of work
- Evidence of familiarity with Catalis / AssessPro by submitting list of previous projects
- Project Manager/Supervisor: minimum 5 years practical appraisal experience (residential, commercial, industrial) and RI Certified General Appraisers license
- Reviewers and appraisers: minimum 3 years practical appraisal experience, including 2 years in mass appraisal within the past 5 years
- Measurers and listers: at least 1 year experience and training in specified techniques
Documents to include with your response
- Bid Form
- Bid Surety Bond or Certified Check
- Non-Collusive Bid Statement
- Itemized Company qualifications and experience
- Complete client list of governmental revaluation services
- Statement showing number of years specializing in governmental revaluation services
- List of projects previously worked on using Catalis / AssessPro
- Proposed progress schedule (Exhibit A)
- Name and resume of Project Manager / Supervisor
- User and maintenance manual documentation for appraisal software
Key dates
- Interpreter request deadline
- 72 hours in advance of the bid opening
- Proposals due
- Tuesday, November 24, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. (EST)
- Bid Opening
- November 24, 2026 at 1:15 p.m.
- Work commencement
- within thirty (30) days of the signing of this CONTRACT
- Effective date of revaluation
- December 31, 2027
- Delivery of records prior to hearing process
- prior to March 1, 2028
How to submit
- Method
- Sealed hard copy
- Instructions
- Submit to the Office of the Town Clerk addressed to Karen S. Beattie, Tax Assessor, 195 Danielson Pike, North Scituate, Rhode Island 02857. Delivered in a sealed envelope plainly marked BID PROPOSAL FOR 2027 REVALUATION, or if mailed, marked BID DOCUMENTS – 2027 REVALUATION.
Contract details
- Term
- Commences within 30 days of contract signing through final certification and defense of appeals for the December 31, 2027 assessment roll.
- Place of performance
- Town of Scituate, Rhode Island
- Insurance and bonding
- Bid Surety Bond or Certified Check of 5% of total dollar bid; Performance Surety Bond in 100% of contract amount (reducing to 10% for appeals); Automobile and liability insurance not less than $2,000,000.00; Worker's Compensation Insurance.