Opportunity
New York State Contract Reporter #26-100
Real Property Appraisal Services for Special Franchise and Telecommunications Assessment Ceiling Properties
Posted
April 13, 2026
Respond By
June 18, 2026
Identifier
26-100
NAICS
531320
This opportunity seeks qualified vendors to provide real property appraisal services for the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance: - Government Buyer: - New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Procurement Bureau - Scope of Services: - Appraisal services for special franchise and telecommunications assessment ceiling properties - Review and analysis of original cost data for assessment rolls (2020–2026) - Examination of discovery materials and site inspections - Preparation of draft and final appraisal reports by municipality - Review of opposing appraisal reports - Provision of expert testimony at trial and post-trial consultation if required - Notable Requirements: - Services support defense against a judicial challenge by SLIC Network Solutions, Inc. - MWBE participation goals: 15% Minority-Owned, 15% Women-Owned - Vendor must have experience in complex property valuation and litigation support - Past Contractor Mentioned: - Cushman & Wakefield, Inc. (as a prior provider for similar services) - No specific OEMs or product part numbers are identified - Place of Performance: - Statewide across New York, with contracting office at W.A. Harriman State Campus, Albany
Description
The New York State Department of Taxation and Finance is seeking qualified vendors to provide real property appraisal services for special franchise properties and telecommunications assessment ceiling properties. The services are intended to support the defense of a judicial challenge to property full values by SLIC Network Solutions, Inc. The scope includes reviewing cost data from 2020 to 2026, analyzing discovery materials, conducting site inspections, preparing draft and final appraisal reports, reviewing opposing appraisal reports, and potentially providing trial testimony and post-trial consultation.