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Property Appraisal Services for the New York State Blue Buffers Voluntary Buyout Program

Buyer
Center for NY Homeownership
Place of performance
State of New York
Submission deadline
Nov 25, 2026

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What the buyer needs

AI summary

The buyer seeks an onshore US vendor to provide independent real property appraisal services for the Blue Buffers voluntary buyout program in Ulster, New York. The selected vendor must perform onsite inspections, calculate fair market value, coordinate with staff and property owners, and deliver draft appraisal reports, final signed PDF reports, and structured CSV data files. Applicants must demonstrate local competency across identified New York municipalities, supply key personnel meeting minimum experience thresholds, submit two project references, and provide required commercial general liability insurance. The buyer will evaluate qualifying technical proposals alongside cost, awarding up to 10 points for cost based on the lowest bidder formula. Vendors must submit any questions by November 18, 2026. Complete proposals are due by 5:00 pm on November 25, 2026.

Scope of work

  • Independent real property appraisals for eligible residential, mixed-use, commercial, and vacant parcels
  • Full narrative appraisal reports establishing current Fair Market Value
  • Market data analysis of comparable sales
  • Appraisal compliance with USPAP and applicable state program guidance
  • Draft appraisal reports submitted in PDF for Program review
  • Final certified appraisal reports submitted in signed PDF
  • Structured data files in CSV or approved format containing key appraisal points
  • Site inspections and coordination with program staff and property owners or tenants

How proposals are evaluated

CriterionWeight / scoring
Cost10 points

Minimum qualifications

  • Must not be debarred, suspended, or otherwise ineligible from State- or Federally-funded projects
  • Corporations, partnerships, or legal entities must be properly registered to do business in New York State
  • Certificate of good standing from the New York Secretary of State
  • Contractor must maintain appropriate professional licenses and certifications in the State of New York
  • Contract Manager must have at least five (5) years of experience in relevant services
  • Project Manager must have at least four (4) years of experience in relevant services
  • Quality Manager must have at least three years of experience in relevant services with minimum one year on similar projects

Documents to include with your response

  • Executive Summary (maximum 1 page)
  • Technical Approach and Work Plan
  • Key personnel resumes, education, work experience, licenses, and certifications
  • Two relevant references
  • Cost Proposal (Attachment 5)
  • NYS Vendor Responsibility Questionnaire with notarized certification (Attachment 3)
  • MWBE Utilization Plan (Attachment 1)
  • Section 3 Plan (Attachment 2)
  • Evidence of NYS M/WBE certification or application filing, if applicable
  • Section 3 Self-Certification Form (Attachment 6), if applicable

How to submit

Method
Mail or email
Instructions
Responses may be submitted by mail to 60 Broad Street, 38th Floor, Suite 3850, or by email to [email protected].
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