What the buyer needs
AI summaryThe government authority requires right-of-way services in Nevada, California. The consultant will procure a turnkey right-of-way consultant capable of providing all necessary services for the project. Services include obtaining title reports, developing appraisals, coordinating easement deeds, and negotiating with property owners. The consultant must maintain complete parcel files and document all actions. All questions must be submitted no later than December 11, 2026. The application deadline is January 4, 2027.
Scope of work
- Obtain fresh title reports using property owner exhibits prepared by the design team.
- Develop appraisals and appraisal review reports with estimated fair market value of new easements.
- Coordinate with the design team to finalize, execute, and record easement deeds.
- Conduct all negotiations with property owners and complete acquisition of required property interests.
- Maintain complete parcel files and document required contacts and actions.
- Prepare funding agency right-of-way forms and certifications, including USDA Rural Development Form RD 442-21.
- Provide all required Federal and California notices, mailers, disclosures, and notifications to property owners.
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Experience and qualifications of firm (Sections 8.3 and 8.4) | 25 |
| Experience and qualifications of proposed staff (Section 8.5) | 35 |
| Understanding of the project – Proposed Project Plan (Section 8.6) | 30 |
| Cost Proposal (Section 8.9 and Attachment B) | 10 |
Minimum qualifications
- Multi-functional organization competent in each individual right-of-way functional area necessary to complete the project.
- Sufficient qualified staff to maintain separation of appraisal, appraisal review, and acquisition functions.
- Not suspended, debarred, or otherwise excluded from federally funded transactions.
Documents to include with your response
- Signed Cover Letter
- TAB A: Firm's Qualifications and Organization Chart
- TAB B: Experience and minimum of three References
- TAB C: Qualifications of Team, résumés, and project organization chart
- TAB D: Project Plan and proposed work schedule
- TAB E: Required Statements (Attachment A)
- TAB F: Exceptions
- Signed Cost Proposal Form (Attachment B) submitted as a separate PDF
How to submit
- Method
- Electronic via Public Purchase eProcurement system (or manual USB flash drive delivery)
- Instructions
- Submit PDF format via www.publicpurchase.com, or mail/deliver one electronic PDF copy on a USB flash drive in a sealed envelope to Nevada County Purchasing Division, 950 Maidu Avenue, Nevada City, CA 95959. Cost proposal must be a separate PDF.