What the buyer needs
AI summaryThe City of Little Rock seeks statements of qualifications from onshore United States organizations to provide real estate services. The selected contractor will handle property acquisition and negotiation services, real estate appraisals, property research, cost estimates for fair market value and just compensation, and conveyance coordination with closing agents, as well as potential project management under federal housing programs. Performance can occur onsite or offsite under a one-year contract term. Interested vendors must exclude all pricing details from the technical proposal and submit all questions by November 27, 2026. The buyer evaluates submissions using a technical scoring system covering specialized experience, project approach, firm capability, and references, requiring a minimum weighted score of 700 points to advance.
Scope of work
- Provide appraisal services including property research, evaluation, and cost estimates for fair market value
- Review appraisals to assess compensation valuations performed by others
- Provide acquisition services including presentation of offers, negotiations for settlement, and contracts to sell
- Coordinate with a closing agent for final conveyance of real property
- Represent the City of Little Rock in court cases involving condemnation
- Assist City staff with inquiries from officials and citizens regarding adjacent project effects
- Maintain files, plans, and records related to project(s)
- Manage projects under federal housing programs
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Qualifications of the Vendor | 15% |
| Project Approach | 25% |
| Capability of Vendor | 25% |
| Past Performance of the Vendor | 20% |
| Proximity and Familiarity of the Vendor | 15% |
Minimum qualifications
- Business license to operate in the State of Arkansas
- Certificate of Authorization and/or other professional licensure in Arkansas
- Licensed Appraisers/Brokers or associates utilized for the project
- Minimum subtotal score of 20 points in Step One to proceed to Step Two
Documents to include with your response
- Cover letter with firm introduction, organization, staffing, Arkansas licensure, and contact details
- List of names and addresses of all licensed Appraisers/Brokers or associates to be used
- Narrative resumes of assigned key personnel including licenses, registrations, and background
- Completed checklist indicating qualified service categories
- Examples of completed projects demonstrating qualification in selected service categories
- Signed copy of the Combined Certification for Contracting with the City of Little Rock form
- Signed Addenda, if applicable
- Table of Contents
- Joint venture binding agreement and participating entity documentation, if applicable
How to submit
- Method
- Electronic via the LRPROCURE EUNA portal
- Instructions
- Submit online at LRPROCURE powered by EUNA (littlerock.bonfirehub.com) on or before the designated due date and time. Must be in English.