Contracts for the services of appraisers of real property shall be entered into, as needed, following selection of a list of appraisers by competitive solicitation. For each appraisal project, oral or written quotes must be obtained from three or more of the appraisers, if possible, listed and the project shall be awarded to the appraiser with the best quote as determined by the user department in conjunction with the city's Real Property Division, or its successor, in accordance with a procedure approved by the Chief Procurement Officer. Oral quotes must be documented in writing and maintained by the Real Property Division. The Real Property Division shall establish maximum hourly charges for appraisal services. The quote process shall apply to updates for an appraisal.
(Ord. 26-2011; Am. Ord. 2013-018; Am. Ord. 2019-005)