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The Town of Winchester, Connecticut is seeking proposals for revaluation services for all real property for the grand list of October 1, 2027. Proposals are due by July 1, 2026, at 10:00 AM. Contractors must submit three copies of their proposals, sealed and addressed to the Purchasing Department, marked Winchester, Connecticut Proposals for October 1, 2027 Grand List Year Revaluation Services. Proposals must include technical and management approach, cost, timetable, and staffing plan. Additional required information includes a letter of transmittal, a list of previous Connecticut municipalities revalued, current revaluation contracts, evidence of familiarity with Vision Government Solutions CAMA software, a description of the public relations program, a copy of the Connecticut revaluation certificate, and a bid bond or certified check for 10% of the bid. Proposals will be evaluated based on contractor experience, experience with the CAMA software, project manager experience, satisfaction with past performance, best price, and project timetable. The contract requires specific insurance coverages, including performance bond, workers compensation, professional liability, commercial general liability, and automobile liability. Penalties will be applied for failure to complete work by the specified date of January 7, 2028. Payment will be made periodically, with a 10% retention until full contract completion. The contractor is responsible for data collection, pricing, valuations, public relations, and informal hearings. The town will provide maps, land dimensions, zoning regulations, existing property record cards, building permits, and office space. The contractor must use Vision Government Solutions CAMA software and adhere to Connecticut performance-based revaluation standards.
The deadline for submission of proposals is July 1, 2026, at 10:00 AM. The completion date for all work is January 7, 2028.
Payments will be made periodically, with a 10% retention by the town to be paid upon satisfactory completion of all obligations, requirements, and litigation under the contract.
Proposals will be evaluated using comparative criteria including contractor experience, experience with Vision Government Solutions CAMA software, experience of the project manager, level of satisfaction with past performance, method for determination of best price, and project timetable.
Contractors must hold a valid Connecticut revaluation company certification, and personnel must meet specific qualifications regarding experience and state certification. A background check is also required for all personnel.
Failure to complete all work prior to January 7, 2028, will result in a penalty payment of **** per day beyond the specified date of completion.
The proposer affirms that they have visited the town and are familiar with its geography, character of houses, and commercial and industrial areas, and have examined the quality and condition of the assessors records.
