Appraisal Services for Land Exchange in Arkansas County, AR

The U.S. Department of the Interior, through its Interior Business Center (IBC) and Appraisal & Valuation Services Office (AVSO), is requesting quotes for professional appraisal services. These services are required for two land exchange cases involving properties in Arkansas County, Arkansas: ARWHR 491 Black, Inc. 2026 (AVIS# F260211) and ARWHR 472k m XL, 542k m, n, r XL USA 2026 (AVIS# F260212). The scope of work involves performing market value appraisals for specific tracts of land. For the ARWHR 491 case, the appraisal is for approximately 284.38 acres of bottomland along the White River. For the ARWHR 472k m XL, 542k m, n, r XL USA case, the appraisal covers approximately 341.42 acres of mixed upland and bottomland hardwood tracts. The appraisals will be used by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) to negotiate land exchanges on behalf of the United States of America. Key requirements include adherence to Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) and Uniform Appraisal Standards for Federal Land Acquisitions (UASFLA). Appraisers must hold a valid Certified General Appraiser license from Arkansas or be able to obtain a temporary permit. The contract type is Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP), with a target performance period of 82 calendar days from the Purchase Order award date for the initial appraisal report. Offers are due by May 29, 2026.