Description
Washington County, Minnesota is seeking two state‑licensed Certified General Real Property Appraisers to provide appraisal services supporting property tax appeals and litigation before the Minnesota Tax Court. The contracts will be awarded for an initial one‑year term with optional automatic renewals for up to four additional one‑year periods, allowing a maximum contract length of five years. The scope includes preliminary valuation assessments, full USPAP‑compliant appraisal reports, litigation support (including testimony and rebuttal analysis), and review of petitioners’ appraisals. Contractors must hold a Minnesota Certified General Real Property Appraiser license, may hold the MAI designation, and must demonstrate experience with tax‑appeal appraisals and expert testimony. Proposals are limited to five pages (excluding cover material) and must be submitted electronically by November 2, 2026. Evaluation will consider technical expertise, cost, references, and understanding of the phased workflow.
• Provide market‑value opinions for ad valorem tax appeals and court litigation
• Prepare USPAP‑compliant appraisal reports and work files
• Conduct phased work: preliminary assessment then full appraisal report
• Offer trial preparation, testimony, and review of opposing appraisals
• Must meet licensing, insurance, and compliance requirements outlined in the RFP