Appraisal of Forest Legacy Program Tracts

Location:	Ohio
Posted:	Jan 14, 2026
Due:	Feb 2, 2026
Agency:	State Government of Ohio
Type of Government:	State & Local
Category:	R - Professional, Administrative and Management Support Services U - Education and Training Services
Solicitation No:	SRC0000036388
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Solicitation ID:	SRC0000036388
Solicitation Name:	Appraisal of Forest Legacy Program Tracts
Original Begin Date:	1/14/2026 2:28:32 PM
Begin Date:	1/14/2026 2:28:32 PM
End Date:	2/2/2026 2:30:00 PM
Inquiry End Date:	1/29/2026 2:30:00 PM
Commodity:	Real estate appraisal and valuation service
MBE Set Aside:	MBE Set Aside
Agency:	DNR150000 DNR-Division of Forestry DNRCOL
Solicitation Status:	Open for Bidding
Solicitation Type:	Quick Quote

Solicitation General Information

In an MBE set-aside solicitation, only those bidders/suppliers with an active MBE certification at the time the solicitation closes can submit a response

Solicitation ID

SRC0000036388

Solicitation Name

Appraisal of Forest Legacy Program Tracts

RFx Type

Quick Quote

Lot #

Solicitation Status

Open for Bidding

Round #

MBE Set Aside

Begin Date

1/14/2026 2:28:32 PM (ET)

Amendment?

End Date

2/2/2026 2:30:00 PM (ET)

Inquiry End Date

1/29/2026 2:30:00 PM

Summary

Appraisal of Forest Legacy Program Tracts Specifications: This project will involve consultation and appraisal of two (2) tracts (see attachments).
2. The Appraiser will fulfill the expectations as detailed in the attached Appraisal Roles and Responsibilities document, specifically Section C.
3. The Appraisal Report must meet any requirements as outlined in the May 2017 USDA Forest Legacy Program Implementation Guidelines. In particular, those detailed in Section 16: Appraisal and Appraisal Review.
4. The appraisal must be completed by a qualified appraiser as outlined in the May 2017 USDA Forest Legacy Program Implementation Guidelines. Namely:
a. “Be a staff appraiser for a Federal land acquisition agency who is certified as a general appraiser in compliance with OMB Bulletin 92-06, or be a non-Federal staff or fee appraiser who is certified as a general appraiser in the State where the appraised property is located, or can obtain reciprocity or a temporary practice permit in the State where the appraised property is located.”
b. “Be competent to perform the appraisal review in compliance with the Competency Rule of the USPAP.”
c. “Have completed training in application of the current edition of UASFLA (Yellow Book) approved for appraiser education credit in the State where the appraiser is certified.”
5. The winning bidder must create or possess a Unique Entity ID in Active status through SAM.gov in order to receive payments. The bidder does not need to be a fully Registered Entity.
Attachments & Supporting Documents:
• USDA Forest Legacy Implementation Guidelines May 2017 (specifically Section 16, pages 61-63)
• FLP Appraisal Roles and Responsibilities
• Example Personal Services Agreement

Predecessor Contract

Process

Appraisal of Forest Legacy Program Tracts

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DNR150000 DNR-Division of Forestry DNRCOL

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Title	Type	Att.	Validity End Date	Validity End Date
Terms & Conditions/ Affirmation & Disclosure/ Ohio Buys Information/ OPERS Form	Public Solicitation Documents (Approved)	PEDACKN-Non-Member-Acknowledgment.pdf Standard_T_C_04-10-23.pdf 04-Affirmation and Disclosure Form_3-4-22.pdf Ohio Buys Information.pdf
Example- ODNR Appraisal Agreement	Public Solicitation Documents (Approved)	EXAMPLE_ODNR Agreement_Appraisal Services_Pike County_Forest Legacy 2025_Final.docx
ITB W/ Specs, Appraisal Maps/ Appraisal Roles/ FLP Implementation Guidelines	Public Solicitation Documents (Approved)	FLP Appraisal Roles and Responsibilities_ODNR_2025.pdf FLP Implementation Guidelines see Section 16.pdf Appraisal 1 - Pike State Forest.pdf RFQ Pike Co FLP Appraisal.pdf Appraisal 2 - Sunfish Creek State Forest.pdf

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Basic Procedures for Forest Legacy Program Appraisals

for the Ohio Department of Natural Resources

September 2025

This document is intended to provide detailed guidance for application to individual projects. These

procedures are meant to provide clarity regarding the important role of each participant in the appraisal

process. To that end, the roles and responsibilities of each of the project partners are outlined as follows:

A. ODNR will:

1. Obtain an appraisal that meets Forest Legacy Program (FLP) requirements. The typical and

preferred method for obtaining an appraisal is for the State to contract directly for private

appraisal services.

2. Be familiar with the subject property and its relevant characteristics (e.g., structures and other

improvements located on the property, access to public roads, utilities, land cover and

topography, etc.) prior to requesting the appraisal.

3. Work with the US Forest Service (FS) FLP Realty Specialist to prepare and jointly review

documents needed for the property or property interest to be appraised prior to officially

commencing the appraisal process. For all cases, provide a copy of any recent transactions

involving the subject property (e.g., options to purchase or sale agreements) and information on

any other nearby properties under the same or related ownership. If conservation easements are

involved, provide a copy of the final proposed easements. Land area and the estates to be

transferred need to be fully identified and understood prior to engaging the contract appraiser.

Mineral estates, type of conveyance deeds, reservations and exceptions need to be defined.

4. Provide the Review Appraiser on a timely basis with all other pertinent information.

5. Utilize a Contract Appraiser meeting standards that have previously been determined to be

“assignment qualified” by the Review Appraiser when contracting for appraisal services. In

consultation with the Review Appraiser and/or the landowner, identify any contractors that have

done prior valuation work on the subject property or that may have potential conflicts of interest.

In most cases, the FS will discourage use of a vendor that has done any prior or preliminary

valuation work. The State will use its existing contracting processes and standards in bidding,

identifying, and entering into an Agreement with a qualified Contract Appraiser. The final

approval of Contract Appraiser qualifications will always reside with the Review Appraiser.

6. In conjunction with the Review Appraiser, review the Contract Appraiser qualifications contained

in the current version of the FLP Implementation Guidelines (Section 16) before the Contract

Appraiser is employed to conduct a project appraisal. In cases where the appraisal is reviewed by

a Contract Review Appraiser, it is expected that the State will verify the qualifications of

potential “assignment qualified” appraisers and Contract Review Appraisers to be consistent with

the scope of work for the assignment. Forest Service Appraisal Services staff are available to

assist the States in these situations upon request.

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7. Ensure that qualified appraisers are trained and competent in appraisal, appraisal review, and

knowledgeable of Federal Standards. ODNR may use State, Contract, or Federal appraisal and/or

review services.

8. Confirm that ODNR has provided a copy of the signed appraisal contract between the State and

the Contract Appraiser to the Review Appraiser.

9. Attend the appraisal pre-work meeting or teleconference for the project. The State’s role at the

pre-work meeting or teleconference would be to provide factual information about the subject

property and to answer the Contract Appraiser’s questions regarding the contract.

10. Optionally attend the site visit with the Contract Appraiser. Coordinate with the Review

Appraiser if intending to do so. The State’s role at the site inspection may include providing

factual information about the subject property, answering Contract Appraiser questions regarding

the contract, and identifying whether any changes have occurred to the subject property.

11. Report any observed changes in the property condition or estate to the Review Appraiser.

12. Communicate any issues, concerns, or additional information that may arise during the appraisal

process only to the Review Appraiser. ODNR FLP staff are the sole point of contact between the

Review Appraiser, the State, and the landowner. If warranted, the Review Appraiser will arrange

a conference call or meeting with the Contract Appraiser, the State, and possibly the FS Realty

Specialist. The State may discuss contractual issues with the Contract Appraiser, but shall not

discuss opinions, analysis, or conclusions prior to completion of the technical appraisal review

report and approval of the appraisal report.

13. Provide a copy of the Technical Appraisal Review Report (TARR) to the FS Forest Legacy

Program Manager if a Contract appraisal review.

14. Promptly raise any issues to the Review Appraiser that may warrant reconsideration by the

Review Appraiser or Contract Appraiser after landowner receipt of the approved value of the

subject property.

15. Avoid making an offer to purchase real property or interests in real property until after the

appraisal review confirms that the appraisal meets the most recent Uniform Appraisal Standards

for Federal Land Acquisitions (UASFLA), in recognition of the potential risk that the appraisal

will not be approved for use for FLP payment purposes.

16. Confirm that the estate appraised matches the estate to be acquired. If there are any changes to

the estate (e.g., changes in ownership, title status, new legal description, modified terms in a

conservation easement, etc.) after the appraisal has been approved, the State shall contact the

review appraiser and provide the information concerning the revised estate.

B. The Review Appraiser will:

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1. Prepare the preliminary appraisal instructions to be incorporated into the contract specifications

for the project, which identifies the USDA Forest Service and Ohio Department of Natural

Resources as the only Clients; specifies that the appraisal opinions, conclusions, and/or report

(prior to review and approval) shall only be transmitted to the Review Appraiser; and requires

the final, approved appraisal report be delivered to the client according to the contract and the

appraisal instructions.

2. Coordinate with ODNR to identify characteristics of “assignment-qualified” appraisers for each

appraisal assignment based on qualifications, market familiarity/geographic coverage, property

type to be appraised, scope of work, and completion of current training in the most recent

version of the UASFLA.

3. In conjunction with ODNR, review the Contract Appraiser qualifications contained in the current

version of the FLP Implementation Guidelines (Section 16) before the Contract Appraiser is

employed to conduct a project appraisal

4. Approve the final selection of the Contract Appraiser based on their qualifications to complete

the appraisal assignment.

5. Organize and conduct a pre-work meeting or teleconference between the chosen Contract

Appraiser, the Review Appraiser, and ODNR. Per the FLP Implementation Guidelines, the pre-

work meeting or teleconference must occur before the appraisal takes place. The Review

Appraiser will finalize the project specific appraisal instructions as a result of the consultation.

6. Attend the site inspection with the Contract Appraiser, at the discretion of the Review Appraiser.

7. Communicate any issues, concerns, or additional information that may arise during the appraisal

process to the State. If warranted, the Review Appraiser will arrange a conference call or

meeting with the Contract Appraiser and the State in attendance.

8. Promptly notify the State of any delays encountered during the appraisal process and enlist their

aid in removing obstacles, as appropriate. Regularly provide status updates to the State and FS

FLP Program Manager, as necessary.

9. Review the appraisal report for compliance with the appraisal instructions, contracting

specifications, including applicable appraisal standards (UASFLA, USPAP, FS policy, and FLP

Implementation Guidelines). At the discretion of the assigned Review Appraiser, perform a field

review of the subject and comparable sales. In most cases, a field review by the Review

Appraiser is expected. The Review Appraiser provides comments to the Contract Appraiser

regarding items found in the appraisal report. These communications are shared solely between

the Review Appraiser and the Contract Appraiser.

10. Approve or reject the final appraisal report and notify the Contract Appraiser to send copies to

the client per the contract.

11. Deliver a copy of the Technical Appraisal Review Report (TARR) to ODNR.

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12. Respond to issues that may warrant reconsideration and determine the need for any additional

appraisal or appraisal review work.

C. Contract Appraiser will:

1. Report unsolicited contact from anyone including the FS, State, or NGO to the Review

Appraiser. The Contract Appraiser shall not disclose any opinions, analysis, or conclusions

to anyone other than the Review Appraiser prior to review and approval for agency use.

2. Perform work and deliver reports in accordance with the contract and appraisal

instructions within the time frame specified in the contract.

3. Attend the pre-work meeting or teleconference organized by the Review Appraiser. Per the

FLP Implementation Guidelines, the pre-work meeting or teleconference must occur

before the appraisal takes place.

4. Perform a site inspection of the subject property and all comparable sales relied upon in

the analysis.

5. Provide advance notice of the Contract Appraiser’s request to inspect the subject property

to the landowner (suggest at least 10 days advanced notice). The landowner shall be

offered the opportunity to accompany the Contract Appraiser on the property inspection.

6. Comply with the confidentiality provision of USPAP unless specifically waived in writing.

7. Contact the Review Appraiser once the highest and best use (HBU) and larger parcel

analysis is completed. The Contract Appraiser is expected to determine the feasibility of

timber production (if applicable) within the HBU analysis. Refer to UASFLA 1.13, for the

process and the Contract Appraiser’s role in obtaining Supporting Expert Opinions and

Reports. If the HBU includes timber production and the Contract Appraiser deems a

timber inventory or timber cruise necessary, the Contract Appraiser shall inform the

Review Appraiser and work with the State to procure a timber inventory or timber cruise

under a separate contract. The Contract Appraiser should contact the Review Appraiser if

they believe one will be necessary based upon the HBU conclusion as soon as possible

during the appraisal process. The Contract Appraiser is solely responsible for determining

the need for any consultant reports (e.g., market experts, geologists, hydrologists, mineral

specialists, timber cruisers, communications experts, etc.).

8. Respond to review comments or revision requests in a timely manner.

D. FS FLP Realty Specialist will:

1. Conduct an in-person site visit of the subject property as necessary and when practicable, but in

all cases be knowledgeable of its characteristics prior to submitting the Request for Appraisal

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Services (RFAS) for FS Review or approval to proceed with appraisal procedures for

State/Contract Review.

2. Assure that due diligence information provided by the State and/or the NGO Third-Party

Facilitator is complete and all issues are resolved prior to submission of the RFAS or prior to

approval to proceed with contracting for appraisal services for State/Contract review.

3. Assure that all elements of the estate to be appraised are described and final prior to submission

of a RFAS or prior to approval to proceed with appraisal procedures for State/Contract review

(i.e., timber rights, mineral rights, water rights, development rights, legal lots, reservations,

conservation easement terms, etc.).

4. Prepare the RFAS for FS Appraisal Reviews and provide to the Forest Legacy Program

Manager, who will in turn submit to the Regional Appraiser. Provide all necessary additional

information, maps, and exhibits to the assigned FS Review Appraiser on a timely basis.

5. Attend the pre-work meeting or teleconference organized by the Review Appraiser, if necessary

or if desired.

6. Help facilitate and/or attend the property inspection, if requested by the Review Appraiser.

7. Agree that all contact with the Contract Appraiser will be with or through the Review Appraiser.

8. Promptly report any appraisal-related contact from the Contract Appraiser, the State, the NGO,

or anyone else to the Review Appraiser.

9. Report any observed changes in the property condition to the Review Appraiser.

10. Help in other ways to facilitate the appraisal process, as requested by the Review Appraiser.

E. Landowner will:

1. Provide property specific information to ODNR and answer any questions the Contract

Appraiser may have during the appraisal process, including the details of the most recent

sale of the property, any pending or past offers to purchase property, and the property

history. Also, the landowner will provide copies of any current, expired, or pending leases,

agreements, temporary or unrecorded easements or licenses, unrecorded surveys, building

floor plans, timber contracts, hunting leases, and any other property information that could

assist the appraiser (e.g., any known encroachments or unauthorized access to the property).

2. Be provided advance notice of the Contract Appraiser’s request to inspect the subject

property. The landowner will be offered the opportunity to accompany the Contract

Appraiser on the property inspection. The landowner’s role at the site inspection is to

provide factual information about the subject property, the market, and answer any Contract

Appraiser questions.

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