SLED Opportunity · NEW YORK · NEW YORK
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The Center for NYC Neighborhoods requests information from qualified firms to provide real property appraisal services for various property types in New York, adhering to USPAP standards and state licensing requirements, with preference for local firms and inclusion of M/WBE opportunities.
The Center for NYC Neighborhoods (the Center) is seeking a qualified firm to provide comprehensive real property appraisal services to establish fair market valuations for voluntary property acquisitions. The scope includes: Property Types: Independent appraisals for owner-occupied (1-4 units) and tenant-occupied residential properties, mixed-use properties, commercial properties, and vacant developable parcels. Deliverables: Full narrative appraisal reports (draft and final), structured data files (CSV) for CRM integration, inspection photos, and supporting documentation like maps or zoning confirmations. Compliance: All work must adhere to the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) and applicable state/federal guidelines. Eligibility and Qualification Requirements Licensing: The contractor must maintain appropriate professional licenses and certifications in the State of New York. Experience: Key personnel, such as the Contract Manager, must have at least five years of relevant experience, while a Quality Manager must have at least three years. Legal Standing: Respondents must be registered to do business in New York and provide a Certificate of Good Standing. Integrity: Firms must not be debarred, suspended, or have significant adverse findings (e.g., fraud, arson, or pending litigation with NYS). A completed NYS Vendor Responsibility Questionnaire is required. Preferences: Preference is given to firms demonstrating local competency in Suffolk County and/or Broome County. Subcontracting, Joint Ventures, and Co-Production Arrangements Allowed: The RFP explicitly allows respondents to utilize joint ventures, partnering, or subcontracting arrangements to fulfill requirements. Requirements for Subcontractors: If work is subcontracted, the subcontractor must comply with the same insurance requirements as the primary vendor. M/WBE and Section 3: Respondents are encouraged to provide specific opportunities for Minority- and Women-owned Business Enterprises (M/WBE) and HUD Section 3 business concerns through these arrangements.
SLED stands for State, Local, and Education. These are solicitations issued by state governments, counties, cities, school districts, utilities, and higher education institutions — as opposed to federal agencies.
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