New York State Contract Reporter #2140720

Blue Buffers Program Property Appraisal Services

New York’s Blue Buffers program is seeking qualified appraisal services to support voluntary flood-risk buyouts in Ulster County. - Government buyer and program: Center for NY Homeownership is identified as the local administrator for New York State Homes and Community Renewal (NYSHCR), through the Housing Trust Fund Corporation and Office of Resilient Homes and Communities (RHC). The materials also identify the Center for NYC Neighborhoods, Program Delivery, as the buyer/program office. - Scope: Provide independent appraisals for eligible properties, including single- and multifamily homes, owner- or tenant-occupied residential properties, mixed-use or commercial properties where applicable, and vacant residential or developable land. - Valuations and inspections: Conduct interior and exterior site inspections and determine current fair market value. Some assignments may also require pre-storm or incentive valuations; program-announcement effects on value must be disregarded. - Deliverables: Provide draft and final signed, certified narrative reports, comparable-sales analysis and backup, inspection photos, maps, supplemental documentation, and structured CRM-ready data in CSV or another import-ready format. No fixed quantity or product part numbers are specified. - Quality and compliance: Appraisals must comply with USPAP and applicable program guidance. Firms must maintain appropriate New York licenses and certifications, support review and reconsideration of value when new data is submitted, protect confidential records, and coordinate with program staff and property owners or tenants. - Timing and selection: Reports are generally expected within 10 business days of assignment. The materials differ on whether the program seeks one firm or a non-exclusive pool of firms. - Participation requirements: The opportunity is described as reserved for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Businesses (SDVOBs), with stated participation goals of 6% SDVOB, 15% MBE, 15% WBE, and 6% DBE. - OEMs and vendors: No appraisal OEMs or service vendors are named.

Description

This solicitation seeks qualified appraisal firms and independent appraisal organizations to provide appraisal services for the Blue Buffers Program, a voluntary flood-risk buyout initiative. Services include valuing residential properties, including single-family, multi-family, and vacant land, and conducting on-site interior and exterior inspections. Appraisals must comply with USPAP; some assignments may require both current fair market and pre-storm/incentive valuations. The opportunity is reserved for SDVOBs only and covers Ulster County and statewide work.

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