MDAR FY26 RFR- Real Property Appraisers Qualified Contractor List

The Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources (MDAR) is seeking qualified contractors to provide real property appraisal services. The selected contractors will be added to a qualified contractor list and may be assigned to work on various projects, including appraisals for conservation easements and agricultural preservation restrictions. The contractors will be required to perform appraisals in accordance with the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) and the Uniform Appraisal Standards for Federal Land Acquisitions (UASFLA). The contract duration is up to 8 years, and the contractors will be compensated based on a project-specific bid and a period of performance for completing the project. Key aspects of the job include: • Appraising property for its full fair market value (highest and best use "before" restriction) • Appraising property for its full fair market after value (highest and best use "after" restriction) • Performing complete technical reviews or supplemental reviews on appraisals • Conducting appraisals in accordance with the then-current Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EOEEA) Specifications • Providing a detailed report showing completed, agreed services provided • Submitting monthly invoices, including a detailed report showing completed, agreed services provided