The Town of Camden is seeking competitive proposals for a complete revaluation of all taxable and tax-exempt real property effective April 1, 2024.  For a full copy of RFP packet click here.

All proposals shall include:
1. Cover Letter: A brief introductory letter

2. Company Personnel: Provide relevant information regarding your project team including:

• Overview of the Firm: Number of years engaged as a Company, corporation, partnership or individual specializing in governmental tax revaluation services
• Experience: List of all municipal revaluations completed during the past five (5) years, including client contact, and telephone number, A list of Equalization Contracts for which the Company is currently committed
• Project Team Member(s): Name(s) of project team members, including the supervisor to be assigned to this project, along with project team member resumes/qualifications
• Contact Details: Name and telephone number of person(s) to be contacted for further information and clarification

3. Understanding: Provide a brief summary of your understanding of the project

4. Approach: Describe your recommended approach to complete the tasks outlined in the scope of services (above).

• Specifics of Company’s revaluation plan for Camden.
• Description of the Company’s public relations program that would be used during the Project.
• Description of cost and quality controls and including:
  • Time schedule filled out according to the Revaluation Schedule
  • Staged fee payments filled out according to the Revaluation Schedule
  • Detailed cost of appeals to State Board and Court

5. References: Names, addresses (including e-mail), and telephone numbers of representatives of current or recent clients familiar with the services your firm and project team (three suggested).

6. Additional Information: Any other supplementary information that in the opinion of the Company may assist the Town in evaluating the Proposal

7. Evidence of Surety: Each Company shall be required, when submitting a Proposal, to secure a Bid Bond or to submit a certified check equal to ten percent (10%) of the Proposal Amount, to protect the Town from default

PROPOSAL DEADLINE AN OPENING

Sealed Proposal shall be clearly marked "PROPOSAL - EQUALIZATION PROJECT" and addressed to Assessor, Town of Camden, PO BOX 1207, 29 Elm Street, Camden, ME 04843 and shall be supplemented by an electronic copy sent to kleichtman@camdenmaine.gov.

Proposal/Opening Deadline - January 4, 2023 1:00 P.M.

Selection of Company - January 11, 2023

Execution of Contract by Company - February 1, 2023

Performance Bond - February 1, 2023