HomeMy WebLinkAbout18- RFQ - Right-of-Way Acquisition Services
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REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS
REALTY PROFESSIONALS TO ACT AS THE CITY BUYER’S AGENT FOR THE
ACQUISTITION OF RIGHT-OF-WAY, EASEMENTS, AND POSSIBLE PURCHASE OF
LAND FOR VARIOUS STREET AND UTILITY IMPROVEMENTS.
INTRODUCTION
The City of Bozeman (“COB”) is seeking statement of qualifications from qualified individuals or firms for
the purpose of acting as a City’s buyer’s agent in the acquisition of right-of-way, easements, and real
property for the construction of various street and utility improvements within the City. The individual or
firm selected to act as the City’s agent will be responsible for all aspects of the right-of-way, easement,
and/or land purchase including, but not limited to: the search for suitable property, negotiation,
contracting in conformance with City requirements, and all aspects of closing and recording.
PRELIMINARY SCOPE OF WORK
The City of Bozeman will be constructing numerous street and utility improvements to complete existing
transportation and utility networks and to prepare for new growth. Many of the projects will require the
acquisition of right-of-way, easements, and/or purchase of land in order to complete planned
improvements. A final decision on the exact scope and timing of the projects has not been made. The City
will work with the chosen agent to identify specific project land requirements including proposed plans
and functional layouts of the proposed projects.
PROPOSAL REQUIREMENTS
Statement of Qualifications must include:
1. Individual or firm’s legal name, address, telephone number, fax number, web site (if any),
and email address.
2. State of experience and qualifications of the individual, firm, and the specific firm’s staff
which will be assigned to the project.
3. Demonstrated familiarity with the City of Bozeman’s Unified Development Code and site
selection.
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4. A narrative describing the expectations or responsibilities of the City as a client in order
to complete a successful purchase.
5. Proof of the necessary state license requirements to act on the City’s behalf in the
acquisition of real property.
6. Three professional references and full contract information for the listed references.
Experience with institutional customers is preferred.
To meet the deadline for initial consideration, proposals must be received no later than 5:00 P.M., MDT,
Friday, June 1, at the office of the City Clerk. They can be shipped or hand-delivered to:
City Clerk
121 North Rouse Avenue
Bozeman, MT 59715.
Mailed proposals must be received by this time and date for initial consideration. The mailing
address for proposals is:
City Clerk
City of Bozeman
P.O. Box 1230
Bozeman, MT 59771
Please indicate “Streets and Utilities Land Agent Qualifications” on the outside of the sealed package.
All questions should be directed to the City of Bozeman, attention: Rick Hixson, City Engineer, P.O.
Box 1230, Bozeman, MT 59771. Telephone: (406) 582-2280. Email: rhixson@bozeman.net.
FIRM SELECTION
Respondents will be evaluated according to the following factors:
1. Quality of the proposal. 20%
2. Respondent’s qualifications, and experience in commercial realty transactions. 40%
3. Documented experience helping customers in the identification and purchase 40%
of property suitable for specific needs.
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND CONDITIONS
COB CONTACT: Questions or requests for additional information regarding this RFQ may be directed to:
Rick Hixson
City Engineer
PO Box 1230
Bozeman, MT 59771-1230
406-582-2280
rhixson@bozeman.net
NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY: Discrimination in the performance of any contract awarded under
this request for proposal on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, age, marital status, national origin,
or actual or perceived sexual orientation, gender identity or disability is prohibited. This prohibition shall
apply to the hiring and treatment of the awarded entity’s employees and to all subcontracts. Every entity
submitting under this request for proposal must sign and return the attached affirmation statement with
their bound response to this request for proposal.
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ATTACHMENT A: NON-DISCRIMINATION AFFIRMATION FORM
[name of entity proposing] hereby affirms it will not
discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, age, marital status, national origin, or because
of actual or perceived sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability in the performance of work
performed for the City of Bozeman, if a contract is awarded to it, and also recognizes the eventual
contract, if awarded, will contain a provision prohibiting discrimination as described above and that this
prohibition shall apply to the hiring and treatment of the
[name of entity proposing] employees and to all subcontracts it enters into in the performance of the
agreement with the City of Bozeman.
Signature of Proposer:
Person authorized to sign on behalf of the proposer