Meeting Type: BCC Work Session
Meeting Date: 7/23/2019
Item Status: New
From: Joey Nunnally, P.E., County Engineer
Submitted by: Matthew Brown, BRATS Director of Transportation
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ITEM TITLE
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Solicitation of Quotes for Procurement of Professional Appraisal Services for Preparation of Rent Analysis/Report for BRATS Real Estate
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
Authorize BRATS staff, in coordination with the Purchasing Manager, to solicit a minimum of three quotes from Professional Appraisers to prepare a Rent Analysis/Report for BRATS real estate.
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Previous Commission action/date: N/A
Background: The Federal Transit Administration allows grant recipients to utilize an in-kind match as part of their local funding. For real estate to qualify as in-kind match, it must be appraised. BRATS would like to hire a professional appraiser to determine the rental values for the following locations:
• Bay Minette BRATS Office
• Fairhope BRATS Hub & Office (less grant funded improvements)
• Robertsdale BRATS Hub & Office (less grant funded improvements)
• Foley BRATS Office
Pricing varies due to differences in appraiser workloads. To ensure that the best possible price is obtained, the County will secure a minimum three quotes for the service. Taking these steps could potentially save the Commission $50,000 to $70,000 annually in local funding.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Total cost of recommendation: BRATS staff estimates the service will cost between $3,500 and $5,000, 80% of which will be reimbursed by ALDOT.
Budget line item(s) to be used: 51930.5150
If this is not a budgeted expenditure, does the recommendation create a need for funding? This is not a budgeted expenditure; however, the expense can be made up through shortfalls in other items.
LEGAL IMPACT
Is legal review necessary for this staff recommendation and related documents?
N/A
Reviewed/approved by: N/A
Additional comments: N/A
ADVERTISING REQUIREMENTS
Is advertising required for this recommendation? N/A
If the proof of publication affidavit is not attached, list the reason: N/A
FOLLOW UP IMPLEMENTATION
For time-sensitive follow up, select deadline date for follow up: N/A
Individual(s) responsible for follow up: Matthew Brown, BRATS Director of Transportation.
Action required (list contact persons/addresses if documents are to be mailed or emailed): N/A
Additional instructions/notes: N/A