NOTICE TO BIDDERS
The Wells County Assessor will receive sealed bids for the services listed below at the Wells County Assessor’s Office, 102 W. Market St., Bluffton, IN 46714 until 9:00 A.M. EDT on October 8, 2025. The sealed bids will be publicly opened at 10 A.M. on October 8, 2025, in the Assessor’s Office at the above address.
Pursuant to Ind. Code §§ 6-1.1-4-4.5 & 18.5, the Wells County Assessor and the Wells County Property Tax Assessment Board of Appeals will contract for a Professional Appraiser to act as technical advisor regarding real property reassessment, and all other services as described in the specifications. The Professional Appraiser must be either an individual who is certified under Ind. Code § 6-1.1-35.5 & 50 IAC 15-4 as a Level III assessor-appraiser or a firm whose resident supervisor(s) is certified as a Level III assessor-appraiser.
Specifications for this professional services project, which describe the services to be provided and other terms and conditions are available at the Office of the Wells County Assessor. Monday through Friday 8 am- 4:30 pm
In comparing bids, consideration will not be confined to price only. The successful bid will be the one that is judged to best serve the interests of the Wells County Assessor, when price, product, quality, and delivery are considered. It shall be the Bidder’s responsibility to carefully examine each item of the specifications. Any bid not in substantial compliance with the bid specifications will be rejected. The Commissioners reserve the right to accept or reject any bid and to waive any irregularities in bidding. All bidders are strictly prohibited from making contact with the Commissioners in an attempt to influence the Commissioners’ decision. All bids may be held for a period not to exceed 60 days before the contract is awarded, during which time no bid may be withdrawn.
Laura Roberts
Wells County Assessor &
Secretary of the Wells County
Property Tax Assessment
Board of Appeals
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