The City of Everett is seeking sealed proposals for interim year valuation adjustments for fiscal years 2027, 2028, and 2029. The selected firm will support the Board of Assessors in analyzing market data, adjusting valuation tables, and ensuring compliance with Massachusetts Department of Revenue requirements. This procurement requires separate price and non-price proposals and a comparative evaluation process. The contract term is from execution through completion of FY29 interim year valuation adjustments. Key tasks include field data review, valuation adjustments, documentation, and system requirements using Patriot Properties AssessPro AP5. Proposers must meet minimum qualifications including extensive experience with AssessPro and municipal valuation projects. Questions must be submitted in writing by April 1, 2026, at 4:00 PM. Sealed responses are due by Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at 2:00 PM. Late submissions will not be accepted. The City encourages participation from MBE/WBE firms.
The bid responses are due on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at 2:00 PM. The bid notice states, sealed responses must be delivered on or before: tuesday, april 14, 2026 at 2: 00pm.
The bid notice states that payment shall be due within thirty 30 days after the city receives a proper statement. It also mentions, in no event shall the city be liable for interest, penalties, expenses or attorneys fees.
The bid notice states, he city will award the contract to the responsible and responsive proposer offering the most advantageous proposal, taking into consideration price and the comparative evaluation criteria.
Proposers must meet minimum qualifications including completion of at least ten revaluation projects in Massachusetts within the past five years, each involving 10,000 parcels. The project director and backup must have 25 years of valuation experience and AssessPro proficiency, and the contractor must employ 20 full-time equivalent non-clerical staff.
The bid notice does not explicitly detail penalties for non-performance, but it does state that the city may deduct the cost of any substitute contract or nonperformance of services together with incidental and consequential damages from the agreement price.
The bid notice indicates a for site visit, meaning there is no site visit required or mentioned.
The bid notice does not mention any requirement for sample submission.
The bid notice states that all questions must be submitted in writing by 4:00 PM on April 1, 2026. This is the deadline for seeking clarification, which can be considered a form of challenge or inquiry.
