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County assessor recommends Value West contract for commercial mass appraisal at $54,960 per year
Summary
Grand County Assessor recommended awarding a two‑year commercial mass appraisal contract to Value West Inc. at an annual cost of $54,960; commissioners moved to approve the contract contingent on legal review and the motion passed.
Grand County Assessor Larry Bamman told the board he received two qualified proposals for countywide commercial mass appraisal work and recommended contracting with Value West Incorporated. He said Value West would provide mass appraisal production, handle assessor‑level appeals and would, per proposal, provide up to 30 hours of support for petitions for abatement at no additional charge.
Bamman compared the bids, noting United Valuation Group "was about $237,500 per year" while Value West bid $54,960 per year. He said he checked references for both firms and found "no red flags." The assessor asked whether staff should prepare the contract for signature or bring it back; legal counsel advised drafting and proceeding with legal review.
Commissioner George moved to approve the contract contingent upon legal review. The board voted in favor; the motion passed.
Why it matters: The contract sets the approach and budget for commercial property valuations that feed into ad valorem taxation. The lower bid represents a substantial difference in annual cost and will affect assessor operations and the county budget.
Next steps: County staff will prepare the contract and proceed with legal review before execution.
