Opportunity
Massport #RFP 26-62
On-Call Real Estate Appraisal Services for City of Somerville, MA
Posted
April 14, 2026
Respond By
April 29, 2026
Identifier
RFP 26-62
NAICS
531320
The City of Somerville, Massachusetts is seeking qualified firms to provide professional real estate appraisal services on an as-needed basis for municipal properties. - Government Buyer: - City of Somerville, Procurement & Contracting Services Department - Senior Procurement Manager: Felisa Grate - Scope of Services: - Full narrative appraisal reports for various property types (residential, office, retail/commercial, industrial, mixed-use, vacant land, hotel) - Expedited appraisals (complete and partial/micro) - Appraisal review reports - Land pricing analysis - Expert testimony for eminent domain claims - Requirements: - Appraisers must hold a Massachusetts certified general real estate appraiser license - Compliance with Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) - Demonstrated experience with public sector projects - Ability to provide both technical and price proposals - Adherence to City’s living wage and supplier diversity policies - No specific OEMs or product part numbers are referenced; this is a professional services procurement - Pricing to be provided for each property type and service category - Contract term is one year with two optional one-year renewals at the City’s discretion
Description
The City of Somerville, Massachusetts is soliciting proposals for professional appraisal services on an as-needed basis. The contract involves real estate valuations for municipal properties and may require Massachusetts certified general appraiser licensing and experience with public sector projects. The contract term is from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027, with two optional one-year renewals at the City's discretion. Proposals must be submitted electronically and include both technical and price proposals in sealed envelopes.