On-Call Right of Way and Appraisal Services

The City of Porterville is seeking a consultant to provide on-call right of way and appraisal services for multiple capital improvement projects. The selected consultant will be required to provide services on an as-needed basis, and the contract is expected to be in effect for three years with the option to extend for one year. The consultant will be responsible for preparing appraisal and acquisition documents, and other related items as necessary to comply with the Uniform Act. The City is looking for a consultant with experience in similar projects, a strong understanding of the project requirements, and the ability to provide the required services in a timely and cost-effective manner. • The consultant will be required to have substantial working knowledge of the Uniform Relocation and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act and state eminent domain law. • The consultant will be required to possess appropriate appraisal licenses in accordance with the degree, complexity, and value of the appraisal required. • The consultant will be required to prepare all documents in a manner compliant with Caltrans' Local Agency Procedures and Right of Way Manuals. • The consultant will be required to maintain and provide current copies of minimum insurance coverage for the duration of the project. • The consultant will be required to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the City, its elected and appointed officers, employees, agents, and assigns from and against any claims arising from the negligence of the consultant and any injuries to third parties.