Right of Way and Utilities Division
Appraisal Services for the Acquisition of Right of Way and Associated Services
The Virginia Department of
Transportation (VDOT) is requesting proposals (RFP) from licensed
appraisers who wish to be considered for providing on a state-wide
basis, appraisal services necessary for the acquisition of rights of
way under a two year agreement.
It will be required of interested persons, corporations, or
partnerships expressing interest that the services requested,
relating specifically to appraisal services be performed according
to current United States Department of Transportation/Federal
Highway Administration guidelines and policies, Virginia Department
of Transportation policies and procedures, applicable federal and
state laws and USPAP. Appraisers shall have a demonstrated ability
to perform these services. The scope of services include the
appraisal of right of way by Virginia licensed appraisers or out of
state appraisers who must have a reciprocal license.
VDOT’s stratified appraiser panel consists of Appraiser, Senior
Appraiser and Review Appraiser. All applicants must meet the minimum
requirements outlined for each level as defined below:
Appraiser
Appraisers licensed as “Residential” or “Certified Residential” Real
Estate Appraisers are categorized as “Appraisers”. Certified General
Real Estate Appraisers with less than 2,000 hours of appraisal
experience specific to eminent domain will qualify as an “Appraiser”
on VDOT’s approved appraiser panel. In addition, the appraiser must
have seven (7) hours of continuing education specific to eminent
domain before the first assignment or within six (6) months of
application to VDOT’s approved appraiser panel, wichever is first.
Senior Appraiser
Must be licensed as a “Certified General” Real Estate Appraiser.
Also, they must have more than 2,000 hours of appraisal experience
specific to eminent domain. In addition, the appraiser must have a
minimum of twenty-eight hours of continuing education specific to
eminent domain appraisal.
Review Appraiser
Requirements are the same as Senior Appraiser. In addition, the
Review Appraiser must have demonstrated at least two years of
commercial real estate appraisal review experience and have
experience testifying as an expert witness.
Firms or individuals interested in being considered must reply with
three (3) copies of qualifications. Qualifications and requirements
for application are outlined in the prequalification questionnaire
located under Consulting Services on the web at
www.virginiadot.org/business/row-default.asp .
Replies should be sent to Vicki B. Campbell, Consultant Contracting
Manager, 1401 E. Broad Street, Richmond, Virginia 23219. A copy of the prequalification
package and additional information may be obtained by telephoning
the Consultant Contracting office at (804) 786-2910.
The Department assures compliance with Title VI requirements of
nondiscrimination in all activities pursuant to this advertisement.
TTD/VOICE CALL: 1-800-307-4630
(Hearing impaired only)
