This is a service / maintenance or supply contract in Ballinger, Texas. Contact the soliciting agency for additional information.

The CITY OF BALLINGER (City) requests the submission of qualifications statements, which will lead to the possible award of a contract to provide PROPERTY APPRAISAL and a second contract to provide APPRAISAL REVIEW services for a project involving the City’s Water Supply Facilities. These services will be funded by the Texas Water Development Board. Scope of Work: The services to be obtained for the Appraiser includes: Appraisal or appraisal review of one or more tracts of land in Taylor or Runnels County, Texas for purchase or easement acquisition. Guidelines for Content of Qualification Statements: DO NOT INCLUDE COST INFORMATION with the qualification statement. Responses that include cost or pricing information will be rejected and will not be considered by the City. The Proposer shall provide a description of the history and background of the firm, identification of the services currently being provided to municipalities in Texas and other information relevant to the provision of Appraisal Services. 1. General information about the firm. -Name, address, and telephone number of the firm. -History of the firm. -List names and titles of officers of the firm who will be directly responsible for legal services. -Information pertaining to the firm’s compliance with Texas State licensing and other requirements. 2. References – List of two (2) references to those listed in #1 above. 3. Identify personnel to be assigned responsibility for administering the account (provide resume and location for the individual representatives that the firm will assign to the account). 4. List the experience of the individuals assigned to the account with providing services to municipal organizations. List any experience with Texas Water Development Board Programs. Please list the work performed, and the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of contact persons. 5. Additional services – describe any other service or experience of the firm, which you deem beneficial. 6. Attach a copy of the services contract proposed by your firm without fee information. Minimum Qualifications and Selection Criteria The City will evaluate the proposals and select the most qualified firm. Contract Terms and Negotiation Schedule The consultant for Appraisal services is expected to negotiate an agreement for services that is acceptable to the City. If an acceptable contract cannot be negotiated, the City may formally end negotiations and begin negotiating with the next highest qualified person or firm. Additional Information This contract is contingent upon release of funds from the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB). Any contract or contracts awarded under this Invitation for Bid (IFB) or Request for Qualifications (RFQ) are expected to be funded in part by a loan from the TWDB. Neither the State of Texas nor any of its departments, agencies, or employees are or will be a party to this IFB, RFQ, or any resulting contract. RFQ’s are issued in accordance with Section 2254 of the Texas Government Code (Professional Services Act). This contract is subject to the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program, which includes EPA-approved fair share goals toward procurement of Minority and Women-owned Business Enterprise (M/WBE) firms. EPA rules require that applicants and prime contractors make a good faith effort to award a fair share of contracts, subcontracts, and procurements to M/WBEs through demonstration of the six affirmative steps. For more details of the DBE Program and the current, applicable fair share goals, please visit www.twdb.texas.gov/dbe. The City of Ballinger is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, handicap or national origin. Small, minority, and women-owned business enterprises are encouraged to submit proposals.