Rfp For Professional Services For Land Appraisal -Jersey Island

Background
The Ironhouse Sanitary District (ISD) is seeking proposals from qualified firms for land appraisal services. The District owns Jersey Island, which spans approximately 3,600 acres in Contra Costa County, California. The appraisal aims to determine the current market value of Jersey Island for potential acquisition negotiations. The District provides sewage collection, treatment, and disposal services in the region and intends to maintain rights related to water usage and biosolid disposal on the island.

Work Details
The scope of work includes conducting a market value appraisal of Jersey Island, which will encompass the following tasks:
- Onsite physical inspection of the property.
- Visual inspection of comparable market data.
- Study of the community and neighborhood surrounding the property.
- Collection of data from relevant governmental agencies.
- Verification of market data with knowledgeable sources regarding transaction details.
- Preparation of an Appraisal Report that complies with the Code of Professional Ethics and Standards of Professional Practice as per the Appraisal Institute and Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP).

The report must include an investigation, data collection, and analysis supporting the valuation conclusion. The appraisal will also include water rights associated with Jersey Island and those related to Reclamation District No. 830 (RD-830). Deliverables include an electronic PDF of the appraisal report and up to two original signed hard copies.

Period of Performance
The anticipated Notice to Proceed is expected on October 14, 2024, with the completion date for the appraisal set for December 6, 2024.

Place of Performance
The contract will be performed at Jersey Island in Contra Costa County, California.