Appraisal Services for MOJA-MDLT Groups 5 and 6 lo

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Background The U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI), through the Interior Business Center (IBC) and Acquisition Services Directorate (AQD), is seeking appraisal services for land located in San Bernardino County, California. This requirement is specifically for the Mojave National Preserve and aims to establish fair market value rent for government-owned properties. The appraisal will assist the National Park Service (NPS) in determining just compensation for property rights acquired or conveyed. Work Details The contractor will conduct market value appraisals for two phases: Phase 1 covers approximately 299.96 acres and Phase 2 encompasses 1163.37 acres. The appraisal reports must adhere to the Uniform Appraisal Standards for Federal Land Acquisitions (UASFLA) and include detailed analysis of property access, highest and best use determinations, and compliance with applicable standards. Specific tasks include: 1. Conducting a pre-work meeting with stakeholders to determine scope. 2. Inspecting properties and photographing them from accessible points. 3. Evaluating fair market rent for vacant desert properties, particularly focusing on geographical and technical competencies. 4. Submitting Phase 1 appraisal report within 60 days of contract award, followed by Phase 2 report within 60 days after submission of Phase 1. 5. Providing a list of comparable sales with verification details. 6. Ensuring all reports are compliant with USPAP and UASFLA standards. Period of Performance The target period of performance is set at 144 calendar days from the date of purchase order award, with specific milestones for report submissions: Phase 1 due within 60 days and Phase 2 due within 60 days after approval of Phase 1. Place of Performance The appraisal services will be performed in San Bernardino County, California.