About this opportunity
AI summaryThe City of Salem requests proposals from New Jersey licensed real estate appraisers to provide real estate appraisal and consulting services for defending real property tax appeals. The selected appraiser will interface with the City attorney and Assessor, deliver appraisal reports, and testify before the State Tax Court or County Board of Taxation. Eligible applicants must hold a valid New Jersey appraiser license in good standing and possess at least five years of experience appraising commercial, residential, and industrial properties, with an MAI designation preferred. Submissions must include three copies with one marked original, a resume, a fee proposal, a New Jersey Business Registration Certificate, signed Pay to Play forms, and the combined certification regarding Russia, Belarus, and Iran. Candidates must submit their proposals to the Office of the City Clerk by 10:00 a.m. on November 19, 2026. The contract term runs from January 1, 2027, through December 31, 2027, with compensation negotiated under a professional services contract.
Buyer and opportunity details
- Client
- City of Salem
Scope of work
- Serve as consultant to the City
- Provide appraisal services for real property as requested by the City
- Interface with the City attorney and Assessor as requested
- Provide appraisal reports
- Provide testimony before the State Tax Court or County Board of Taxation as requested
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Responsiveness to the Qualification Evaluation and other required submissions | Not specified |
| General experience and reputation in the field | Not specified |
| Specific experience/knowledge of the City of Salem and the subject matter to be addressed under the Contract | Not specified |
| Qualifications and experience which most closely match the needs of the City | Not specified |
| Availability to accommodate meeting and interface requirements with City Officials | Not specified |
| Office resources, including backup staff, deemed most adequate to service the needs of the City | Not specified |
| Applicant deemed otherwise most advantageous based on all information submitted or gathered | Not specified |
Minimum qualifications
- Fully licensed and in good standing in the State of New Jersey
- Designation as MAI is preferable
- Minimum of 5 years of experience as an appraiser of commercial, residential and industrial properties
Documents to include with your response
- Resume or other documentation outlining qualifications and experience
- Fee proposal
- State of New Jersey Business Registration Certificate
- Signed Pay to Play forms
- Combined Certification: Prohibited Activities in Russia and Belarus & Investment Activities in Iran form
Key dates
- Proposals due
- on or before 10:00 a.m. on November 19, 2026
- Public opening
- 10:00 a.m. on November 19, 2026
How to submit
- Method
- Hard copy delivery
- Instructions
- Submit reply to the Office of the City Clerk at 17 New Market Street, Salem, New Jersey 08079. Provide three copies with one clearly marked Original.
Contract details
- Term
- January 1st, 2027 to December 31st, 2027