General Real Estate and Oyster Lease Appraisal Services RFP 3000026720

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
for
GENERAL REAL ESTATE AND
OYSTER LEASE APPRAISAL SERVICES
RFP #: 3000026720
Proposal Due Date/Time: October 23, 2026 @ 3 PM CST
State of Louisiana
COASTAL PROTECTION AND RESTORATION AUTHORITY
September 22, 2026

Table of Contents
PART 1: ADMINISTRATIVE AND GENERAL INFORMATION ...................................................... 5
1.1 Purpose .......................................................................................................................................... 5
1.2 Background ................................................................................................................................... 5
1.3 Goals and Objectives .................................................................................................................... 5
1.4 Term of Contract ........................................................................................................................... 5
1.5 Definitions ..................................................................................................................................... 6
1.6 Schedule of Events ........................................................................................................................ 7
1.7 Proposal Submittal ........................................................................................................................ 7
1.8 Qualification for Proposer ............................................................................................................. 8
1.8.1 Mandatory Qualifications: .................................................................................................... 8
1.8.2 Desirable Qualifications: ....................................................................................................... 8
1.9 Volume I - Technical and Cost Proposal ...................................................................................... 9
1.9.1 Cover Letter .......................................................................................................................... 9
1.9.2 Table of Contents .................................................................................................................. 9
1.9.3 Executive Summary .............................................................................................................. 9
1.9.4 Company Background and Experience ................................................................................. 9
1.9.5 Approach and Methodology ................................................................................................ 10
1.9.6 Proposed Staff Qualifications ............................................................................................. 11
1.9.7 Veteran and Hudson Initiative Programs Participation ....................................................... 11
1.9.8 Cost Proposal ...................................................................................................................... 13
1.9.9 Certification Statement ....................................................................................................... 14
1.9.10 Outsourcing of Key Internal Controls ................................................................................. 14
1.9.11 Subcontractors ..................................................................................................................... 14
1.9.12 Insurance ............................................................................................................................. 14
1.10 Volume II - Financial Information .............................................................................................. 14
1.11 Number of Copies of Proposals .................................................................................................. 15
1.12 Technical, Cost Proposals, and Financial Information ............................................................... 16
1.13 Legibility/Clarity ......................................................................................................................... 16
1.14 Confidential Information, Trade Secrets, and Proprietary Information ...................................... 16
1.15 Proposal Clarifications Prior to Submittal .................................................................................. 17
1.15.1 Pre-proposal Conference ..................................................................................................... 17
1.15.2 Proposer Inquiries ............................................................................................................... 17
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1.15.3 Blackout Period ................................................................................................................... 18
1.16 Error and Omissions in Proposal ................................................................................................ 19
1.17 Changes and Addenda ................................................................................................................. 19
1.18 Withdrawal of Proposal .............................................................................................................. 19
1.19 Waiver of Administrative Informalities ...................................................................................... 20
1.20 Proposal Rejection/RFP Cancellation ......................................................................................... 20
1.21 Ownership of Proposal ................................................................................................................ 20
1.22 Cost of Offer Preparation ............................................................................................................ 20
1.23 Taxes ........................................................................................................................................... 20
1.24 Determination of Responsibility ................................................................................................. 20
1.25 Use of Subcontractors ................................................................................................................. 21
1.26 Written or Oral Calrrification/Presentations ............................................................................... 21
1.27 Acceptance of Proposal Content ................................................................................................. 22
1.28 Evaluation and Selection ............................................................................................................. 22
1.29 Best and Final Offers (BAFO) .................................................................................................... 22
1.30 Contract Negotiations and Evaluations ....................................................................................... 23
1.31 Notice of Award .......................................................................................................................... 23
1.32 Right to Prohibit Award......................................................................................23
1.33 Insurance Requirements for Contractors ..................................................................................... 24
1.33.1 Contractor's Insurance ......................................................................................................... 24
1.33.2 Minimum Scope and Limits of Insurance ........................................................................... 24
1.34 Liability and Indemnification............................................................................ 27
1.34.1 Contractor Liability...................................................................................27
1.34.2 Force Majeure.........................................................................................27
1.34.3 Indemnification.......................................................................................27
1.34.4 Intellectual Property Indemnification..............................................................27
1.34.5 Limitations of Liability..............................................................................28
1.34.6 Other Remedies.......................................................................................28
1.35 Duty to Defend.............................................................................................28
1.36 Payment....................................................................................................................................... 29
1.37 Electronic Vendor Payment Solutions......................................................................................... 29
1.38 Termination ................................................................................................................................. 30
1.38.1 Termination of the Contract for Cause ................................................................................ 30
1.38.2 Termination of the Contract for Convenience ..................................................................... 30
1.38.3 Termination for Non-Appropriation of Funds ..................................................................... 30
1.39 Assignment ................................................................................................................................. 31
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1.40 Right to Audit ............................................................................................................................. 31
1.41 Civil Rights Compliance ............................................................................................................. 31
1.42 Record Ownership ...................................................................................................................... 31
1.43 Entire Agreement/ Order of Precedence ..................................................................................... 32
1.44 Contract Modifications ............................................................................................................... 32
1.45 Substitution of Personnel ............................................................................................................ 32
1.46 Governing Law ........................................................................................................................... 32
1.47 Claims or Controversies .............................................................................................................. 32
1.48 Code of Ethics ............................................................................................................................. 32
1.49 Corporate Requirements ............................................................................................................. 32
1.50 Prohibition of Discriminatory Boycotts of Israel ........................................................................ 33
1.51 Prohibition of Companies that Discriminate Against Firearms and Ammunition Industries....33
1.52 Security........................................................................................................33
1.53 Cybersecurity Training....................................................................................34
PART 2: SCOPE OF WORK/SERVICES ............................................................................................. 35
PART 3: EVALUATION ....................................................................................................................... 38
3.1 Cost Evaluation ........................................................................................................................... 39
3.2 Veteran-Owned and Service-Connected Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Entrepreneurships
(Veteran Initiative) and Louisiana Initiative for Small Entrepreneurships (Hudson Initiative) Programs
Participation ............................................................................................................................................ 39
PART 4: PERFORMANCE STANDARDS .......................................................................................... 41
4.1 Performance Requirements ......................................................................................................... 41
4.2 Performance Measurement/Evaluation/Monitoring Plan ............................................................ 41
4.3 Veteran and Hudson Initiative Programs Reporting Requirements ............................................ 41
ATTACHMENT I: CERTIFICATION STATEMENT .............................................................................. 42
ATTACHMENT II: REQUIRED RATE SCHEDULE .............................................................................. 44
ATTACHMENT III: SAMPLE CONTRACT ............................................................................................ 46
ATTACHMENT IV: ELECTRONIC VENDOR PAYMENT SOLUTION .............................................. 75
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REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
FOR
GENERAL REAL ESTATE AND OYSTER LEASE APPRAISAL SERVICES
PART 1: ADMINISTRATIVE AND GENERAL INFORMATION
1.1 Purpose
The purpose of this Request for Proposals (RFP) is to obtain competitive Proposals from
qualified Proposers who have Certified Appraisers and are interested in providing appraisals of
privately owned real property and oyster leases throughout the coastal parishes of Louisiana.
1.2 Background
The Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority of Louisiana (CPRA) requires professional
Certified Appraisers to supplement its staff's capabilities relative to the coastal protection and
restoration program. CPRA is seeking the services of Certified Appraiser(s) (Contractor(s)) to
perform appraisals of privately owned real property and oyster leases throughout the coastal
parishes of Louisiana. The Contractor(s) shall perform appraisal services on an as-needed, task
order basis. The CPRA Contract Monitor will coordinate all efforts throughout the contract
period, including task scopes and negotiations, and will assign tasks to the Contractor(s) as
needed.
1.3 Goals and Objectives
This assignment involves the appraisal of lands and improvements, and/or of oyster leases and
improvements, to be acquired in accordance with La. R.S. 56:432.1, the Oyster Lease
Acquisition and Compensation Program (OLACP) where coastal restoration projects approved
for construction pursuant to the Coastal Wetlands Planning, Protection and Restoration Act, PL
101-646 (CWPPRA) and other integrated coastal protection, conservation and restoration
projects directly impact privately owned lands in such a way that compensation is required. All
appraisals shall be reported as self-contained appraisal reports in narrative form and must
conform to the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) and guidelines
contained in La. R.S. 56:432.1.
1.4 Term of Contract
The term of any contract(s) resulting from this RFP shall begin on or about January 1, 2027 and
is anticipated to end on December 31, 2029. The State shall have the right to contract for up to
thirty-six (36) months with the concurrence of the Contractor and all appropriate approvals.
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1.5 Definitions
Agency Any department, commission, council, board, office, bureau,
committee, institution, agency, government, corporation, or other
establishment of the executive branch of this State authorized to
participate in any contract resulting from this solicitation.
Award The issuance of a "Notice of Award" to all Proposers.
Contractor Any person having a contract with a governmental body; the
selected Proposer.
CWPPRA Coastal Wetlands Planning, Protection and Restoration Program
CPRA Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority
Discussions For the purposes of this RFP, a formal, structured means of
conducting written or oral communications/presentations with
responsible Proposers who submit Proposals in response to this
RFP.
DOA Division of Administration
May and Can The terms "may" and "can" denote an advisory or permissible
action.
OLACP Oyster Lease Acquisition and Compensation Program
OSP Office of State Procurement
Proposal Review A committee who will review and score Proposals.
Committee
Proposer A firm or individual who responds to this RFP.
RFP Request for Proposal
Shall, Will and Must The terms "shall", "will", and "must" denote mandatory
requirements.
Should The term "should" denotes a desirable action.
State The term "State" shall mean the State of Louisiana and its
departments, agencies (including the Using Agency), boards, and
commissions as well as their officers, agents, servants, employees,
and volunteers.
SOS Scope of Services
USPAP Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice
Using Agency The term "Using Agency" shall mean the governmental body of the
State (including any authorized users) which is procuring any
supplies, services, or major repairs, or any professional, personal,
consulting, or social services under this Contract pursuant to the
Louisiana Procurement Code, La. R.S. 39:1551-1755.
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1.6 Schedule of Events
The State of Louisiana reserves the right to revise this schedule. Revisions, if any, before the
Proposal Submission Deadline, will be formalized by the issuance of an addendum to the RFP.
Event Date
RFP advertised in newspapers and posted to LaPac September 22, 2026
Pre-proposal conference (if applicable) September 29, 2026 @ 11 AM
CST
Deadline for receipt of written inquiries October 5, 2026 @ 3:00PM
Deadline to answer written inquiries October 14, 2026
Deadline for receipt of proposals October 23, 2026 @ 3:00PM
Contract Negotiations on or about November 16, 2026
Notice of Award announcement, and 14-day protest period December 7, 2026
begins, on or about
Contract execution, on or about January 1, 2027
1.7 Proposal Submittal
Firms or individuals who are interested in providing services requested in this RFP must submit
a Proposal containing the mandatory information specified throughout the RFP. CPRA
encourages Proposer to read through the RFP thoroughly to ensure that all requirements are met,
such as, but not limited to the Attachment II: Required Rate Schedule, Certification Form,
Financial Information, number of copies to be submitted, Hudson and Veteran, etc. The Proposal
must be received in hard copy (printed) version by the RFP Coordinator on or before the date
and time specified in the Schedule of Events or as adjusted by Addenda. FAX or e-mail
submissions will not be accepted. Proposers mailing or delivering their Proposals should allow
sufficient mail delivery time to ensure receipt of their Proposal by the time specified in the
Schedule of Events or as adjusted by Addenda.
The Proposal package must be delivered at the Proposer's expense to:
Gloria Tigner, RFP Coordinator
Coastal Protection & Restoration Authority
150 Terrace Avenue
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
225-342-5023
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The responsibility solely lies with each Proposer to ensure their Proposal is delivered at the
specified place and prior to the deadline for submission. Proposals received after the
deadline will not be considered.
Proposers should be aware that this RFP may be different in regards to Scope, content, and
requirements than any previously issued RFP.
Proposers should read the entirety of this RFP.
1.8 Qualification for Proposer
1.8.1 Mandatory Qualifications:
Proposers must meet the following qualifications prior to the deadline for receipt of
Proposals:
1. At least one (1) licensed and certified General Real Estate Appraiser with at
least five (5) years experience (prior to the deadline for receipt of proposals)
conducting real property appraisals in the State of Louisiana.
It shall be acceptable for one staff member to meet all the requirements.
Proposer should include a copy of the current certification(s) with the proposal.
Proof of licensure will be checked at http://www.reab.state.la.us/.
1.8.2 Desirable Qualifications:
It is desirable that Proposers should meet the following qualifications.
1. Has experience in the valuation of oyster leases for acquisition conforming to
La. R.S. 56:432.1, the Oyster Lease Acquisition and Compensation Program
(OLACP).
2. At least one (1) Oyster Lease Appraiser with at least five (5) years experience
in the oyster fishing industry in the State of Louisiana.
3. At least one (1) employee with a college degree in biological science OR
prior acceptance by a Louisiana federal or state court as an expert witness in
the field of oyster biology or oyster ecology;
4. At least one (1) employee with experience in valuation of unique properties
and unusual estates; experience in valuation of various land classes; expert
knowledge in the field of real property appraisal;
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1.9 Volume I - Technical and Cost Proposal
Proposals submitted for consideration should follow the format and order of presentation
described below:
1.9.1 Cover Letter
A cover letter should be submitted on the Proposer's official business letterhead
explaining the intent of the Proposer as well as their understanding of the Scope of
Services associated with this RFP.
1.9.2 Table of Contents
The Proposal should provide a Table of Contents and the Proposal should be organized
in the order contained below.
1.9.3 Executive Summary
This section serves to introduce the scope of the Proposal. The Proposer should provide
an Executive Summary with administrative information, including the Proposer's
Official Contact Name/Authorized Representative and the Contract Manager's
name, phone number, mailing address, email address and the stipulation that the
Proposal is valid for a time period of at least one hundred twenty (120) calendar
days from the date of submission. This section should also include a summary of the
Proposer's qualifications and ability to meet the State's overall requirements in the
timeframes set by the Agency.
The Executive Summary should include a positive statement of compliance with the
contract terms, as provided in the Sample Contract, Attachment III. If the Proposer
cannot comply with any of the contract terms, an explanation of each exception should be
supplied. The Proposer should address the specific language in the Sample Contract,
Attachment III and submit whatever exceptions or exact contract modifications that its
firm may seek. While final wording will be resolved during contract negotiations, the
intent of the provisions will not be substantially altered; nor is CPRA obligated to
incorporate suggested contract revisions.
1.9.4 Company Background and Experience
The Proposer should respond to the following:
The Proposer should give a brief description of their company, including brief
history, corporate or organization structure, and number of years in business.
The Proposer should provide a detailed discussion of their prior experience in
working on projects or tasks similar in scope and function to the proposed Scope of
Services as described herein.
The Proposer should describe their experience in other states or in corporate and
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governmental entities of comparable size and diversity.
For each project or client cited, the Proposer should provide a client reference
including name, title, company name, address, and telephone number.
Proposers should clearly describe their ability to meet or exceed the qualifications
described in Section 1.8, Qualifications for Proposer.
CPRA reserves the right to pursue additional contacts for reference information regarding
the projects and clients the Proposer cites.
1.9.5 Approach and Methodology
Proposals should include enough information to satisfy evaluators that the Proposer has
the appropriate experience, knowledge and qualifications to perform the Scope of
Services as described herein. Proposers should respond to all requested areas.
The Proposer should respond to the following:
Provide an understanding of the nature of the Scope of Services (Part 2) and how the
Proposer will best meet the needs of the State agency.
If Proposer has current OLACP experience, describe a functional approach to the
Scope of Services (Part 2) and responding to task requests to meet agency
requirements.
If Proposer does not currently have OLACP experience, then the Proposer should
describe their intention, ability, and the method to obtain experience during the term
of the contract. Demonstrate expertise in the field of real property appraisals and how
Proposer's experience would be applied to fulfill the services requested in Scope of
Services.
Demonstrate the ability to perform concurrent task orders while maintaining a high
quality work product.
Demonstrate capacity to fulfill the services described in the Scope of Services (Part 2)
and provide examples of relevant experience in each of the categories
Describe the approach to Project Management and Quality Assurance.
Provide a sample proposed Project Work Plan including timetables and staffing, that
reflects the approach and methodology described and anticipated deliverables.
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