National Park Service, Appalachian Trail Land Acquisition Office, P.O. Box 908, Martinsburg, WV 25401

F -- LAND VALUATION APPRAISAL SERVICES FOR A SKIWAY NEAR RANGELY, MAINE SOL 1443RQ254197001 DUE 111996. Contact Doris A. Merceruio, Contracting Officer, 304-253-4943. LAND APPRAISAL OF SKI AREA AND ADJACENT UNDEVELOPED LANDS ALONG THE APPALACHIAN TRAVEL NEAR RANGELY, MAINE. The purpose of the request for quotation will be to estimate the fair market value, based on the highest and best use, of a property being planned for acquisition by the National Park Service (NPS), Appalachian National Scenic Trail. Part of the property is near a functioning ski area (NPS planned acquisition area of 825.80 acres with a remainder of 3,009.00 acres) and other part is adjacent undeveloped lands (NPS planned acquisition area 67.59 acres and a remainder of 7,847.00 acres). Two land valuation appraisals will be required, one for each area. The appraiser will need to address the feasibility of expansion of the ski area. This will include what is physically, legally and economically feasible. The appraiser should be prepared to address valuation issues surrounding the Government's planned acquisition and how this planned acquisition would affect the fair market value of the remaining property. Consideration will be given to appraisers with proven experience and expertise in valuing skiway property and who have valid certification in states besides Maine as long as they are willing and have the ability to obtain temporary certification in Maine. Certification is as defined in Public Law 101-73, Title XL, Financial Institutions Reform, Recovery, and Enforcement Act of 1989. Delivery of completed appraisal reports will be within 120 days of receipt of a purchase order. Quotations are due by about November 19, 1996. It is anticipated that a purchase order will be issued on or about November 26, 1996. This is a small business set-aside, the Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) Code is 8999, the size standard in millions of dollars is $3.5. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the National Park Service. You may request a copy of the request for quotation stating Request for Quotations number 1443RQ254197001 via a facsimile machine at 304-267-8394. See Note 26. (281)

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