Description
The Town of Whitman is soliciting proposals from qualified contractors to update all real and personal property valuations for the FY2027 Certification and the Interim Year valuation adjustments in fiscal years 2028 and 2029. The selected contractor will be responsible for determining the full and fair cash value of all specified properties, including real and personal property, and providing a written report and recommendations to the Town. The contractor will also be required to provide a project work plan and timetable, and to meet with Town officials to discuss the project. The Town is seeking a contractor with experience in real and personal property valuations, and the ability to work with the Town's appraisal system.
Some key points to consider for this project include:
• The contractor will be required to guarantee certification by the Massachusetts Department of Revenue for the valuation dates of January 1, 2026, 2027, and 2028.
• The contractor will be responsible for all data entry in the appraisal system if requested by the Town.
• The contractor will be required to provide a minimum of two approaches to value for all income-producing properties.
• The contractor will be required to provide a sales ratio study and a valuation manual.
• The contractor will be required to provide a computerized list of all owners of records and new values to be utilized by the Town for public disclosure.