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Board approves as-needed appraisal-services agreement with Associated Property Counselors; trustee raises single-bid concern
Summary
Trustees approved an as-needed appraisal services agreement with Associated Property Counselors Ltd. Staff said the vendor has been used previously and several appraisals are underway; one trustee noted the village did not solicit other bids or an RFP for this work.
The Orland Park Board of Trustees voted on July 21 to approve an agreement with Associated Property Counselors Ltd. for as-needed appraisal services and authorized the village manager to execute contracts subject to attorney review.
Trustee Lawrence moved approval and the motion passed by roll call. During discussion Trustee Katsenas observed the village did not issue a request for proposals or solicit competing bids for the work, noting the approval reflects a single bidder. A village official responded the company has been used by the village for appraisals before the current administration and that multiple appraisals underway would likely exceed the $25,000 threshold requiring a separate process.
Why it matters: As-needed appraisal services are used for acquisitions, easements, and other property matters; procuring services without a competitive process can raise questions about value and oversight. The board authorized the manager to finalize contracts subject to attorney review.
Next steps: Staff will execute the agreement and proceed with appraisals as needed; the attorney review was included as a condition in the board motion.
