Appraisal of Forest Legacy Program Tracts

The Ohio Department of Natural Resources is seeking a qualified appraiser to perform an appraisal of two Forest Legacy Program tracts. The appraiser will be responsible for consulting and appraising the tracts, preparing an appraisal report, and providing the report to the Review Appraiser. The appraisal must meet the requirements outlined in the May 2017 USDA Forest Legacy Program Implementation Guidelines. The winning bidder must have a Unique Entity ID in Active status through SAM.gov to receive payments. Some key points to consider: • The appraisal must be completed by a qualified appraiser with certification as a general appraiser in compliance with OMB Bulletin 92-06 or certified in the State where the appraised property is located. • The appraiser must fulfill the expectations detailed in the attached Appraisal Roles and Responsibilities document. • The Appraisal Report must meet the requirements outlined in the May 2017 USDA Forest Legacy Program Implementation Guidelines. • The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. • The State will apply preferences pursuant to Ohio Administrative Code 123:5-1-06.