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Bid Title

RFQ - Ash Street Project RFQ Ash Street Project pdf

Issuing Agency

City of Tuscaloosa

Location

Alabama

Published Date

Dec 3, 2025

Closing Date

Jan 9, 2026

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

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Project Description

Name	End Date	Issued By
RFQ - Ash Street Project RFQ Ash Street Project pdf	January 9, 2026, 5:00 PM	Office of the City Attorney

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CITY OF TUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS

FOR APPRAISAL FIRMS FOR

ASH STREET SIDEWALK PROJECT

OCA File Number: OCA-25-1682

Engineering Project: OCE NO. 2023.900.001

Issued by:

City of Tuscaloosa

Office of the City Engineer

Date Issued: 12/3/2025

Deadline for Submittals: 1/9/2026

LATE SUBMISSIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED

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PART 1 – OVERVIEW

The City of Tuscaloosa is requesting qualifications from firms for Professional Property Appraisal

Services for the Ash Street Sidewalk Project. Part 2 of this RFQ provides a general description and

abbreviated scope of work for the project. See Exhibits A and B for Tract Maps.

This is a procurement of professional services and will be conducted in a manner to provide full and

open competition. A Selection Committee will review all submittals and will rank firms based on

criteria identified in Part 5. The criteria may include but is not limited to: Licensing and Professional

Standing; Experience; Conflicts of Interest; Project Understanding and Approach; and Quality

Assurance and Quality Control.

Upon selection by the Selection Committee, the City will enter into negotiations with the successful

Respondent firm. Pending successful negotiations, the successful Respondent firm will enter into a

Contract for professional services with the City.

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PART 2 – THE PROJECT AND SCOPE OF WORK

The City of Tuscaloosa seeks the services of a professional firm that has the knowledge, experience

and expertise to perform the services as requested.

The firm must be able to perform the following types of services upon request from the City:

The professional services are requested to assist with the appraisal and review appraisal of temporary

construction easements for two residential parcels along Ash Street. It is anticipated that

compensation may be required for loss of trees and foliage, landscaping, out buildings and structures

and other appurtenances associated therewith.

A drawing of the project is attached hereto as Exhibit "A" and “B”.

The appraiser must, at a minimum:

1. Provide an appraisal meeting the following definition of an “appraisal,” which is found at 49

CFR 24.2(a)(3): “The term appraisal means a written statement independently and impartially

prepared by a qualified appraiser setting forth an opinion of defined value of an adequately

described property as of a specific date, supported by the presentation and analysis of

relevant market information.”

2. Afford the property owner or the owner's designated representative the opportunity to

accompany the appraiser on the inspection of the property in accordance with Title 18 of the

Code of Alabama.

3. Perform an inspection of the subject property. The inspection should be appropriate for the

appraisal problem, and the Scope of Work in the contract will address:

• The extent of the inspection and description of the neighborhood and proposed

project area,

• The extent of the subject property inspection, including interior and exterior areas,

• The level of detail of the description of the physical characteristics of the property

being appraised (and, in the case of a partial acquisition, the remaining property).

4. In the appraisal report, include a sketch of the property and provide the location and

dimensions of any improvements. Also, it should include adequate photographs of the subject

property and comparable sales and provide location maps of the property and comparable

sales as called for in the State DOT's FHWA-approved Right-of-Way or Appraisal Manual.

5. In the appraisal report, include the following items:

• The property right to be acquired (e.g., temporary construction easement)

• The value being appraised (usually fair market value), and its definition

• Appraised as if free and clear of contamination (or as specified),

• The date of the appraisal report and the date of valuation,

• A realty/personalty report is required per 49 CFR 24.103(a)(2)(i),

• The known and observed encumbrances, if any,

• Title information,

• Location,

• Zoning,

• Present use, and

• At least a 5-year sales history of the property.

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6. In the appraisal report, identify the highest and best use. If highest and best use is in question

or different from the existing use, provide an appropriate analysis identifying the market-

based highest and best use.

7. Present and analyze relevant market information, which includes research, analysis, and

verification of comparable sales.

8. In developing and reporting the appraisal, disregard any decrease or increase in the fair

market value of the real property caused by the project for which the property is to be

acquired, or by the likelihood that the property would be acquired for the project.

9. Report his or her analysis, opinions, and conclusions in the appraisal report.

Appraisals sought by the City are to estimate the fair market value of the property, as of the

specified date of valuation, for the proposed acquisition of the property rights specified (i.e.,

temporary easement, etc.) for a Federally assisted project.

The intended user of any appraisal report is primarily the City of Tuscaloosa, but its funding

partners may review appraisals as part of their program oversight activities.

The definition of “fair market value” is determined by State law, but pursuant to FHWA

regulations, includes the following:

1. Buyer and seller are typically motivated;

2. Both parties are well informed or well advised, each acting in what he or she considers his or

her own best interest;

3. A reasonable time is allowed for exposure in the open market;

4. Payment is made in terms of cash in U. S. dollars or in terms of financial arrangements

comparable thereto; and

5. The price represents the normal consideration for the property sold unaffected by special or

creative financing or sales concessions granted by anyone associated with the sale.

The appraiser shall state all relevant assumptions and limiting conditions. In addition, the City

may provide other assumptions and conditions that may be required for a particular appraisal

assignment, such as:

• The data search requirements and parameters that may be required for the project.

• Identification of the technology requirements, including approaches to value, to be used to

analyze the data.

• Need for machinery and equipment appraisals, soil studies, potential zoning changes, etc.

• Instructions to the appraiser to appraise the property "As Is" or subject to repairs or corrective

action.

• As applicable include any information on property contamination to be provided and

considered by the appraiser in making the appraisal.

The firm must comply with all applicable state, local, and federal regulations related to the services

provided to the City, including all acts, rules, regulations, guidelines and circulars promulgated by

various federal departments, agencies, administrations and commissions relating to the funding

source used to pay all or part of projects costs including professional engineering and related services.

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The City reserves the right, subject to negotiation and agreement, in writing, with the selected firm,

to either expand or limit the scope of services as needed. The selected firm will be required to have

sufficient personnel to complete the tasks required by this scope of services. The selected firm will

complete the required tasks in a timely and efficient manner. The selected firm would be expected

to enter into a contract for services based upon the negotiated fee structure.

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Commodity Codes

• NAICS 236220Commercial and Institutional Building Construction
• NAICS 237990Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction

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