Assessment Services

A. Maintain Grand List for the Town of Richmond in accordance with state law, using the VTPIE/NEMRC systems. B. Defend values under appeal, complete grievance hearings and BCA hearings. C. Responsible for all current use processes and calculations. D. Work with PVR on Equalization issues. E. Maintain office hours in Richmond at least once per week throughout the year for the purposes of correspondence, receiving updates, tracking added or omitted assessments and the correction of errors. Finalization of Grand List is expected to take additional hours. F. Assist in additions or corrections to the tax maps once per year. G. Advise the Town Manager and Selectboard on Grand List value, risks to the Grand List value, and other important issues as they arise. H. This contract will be valid from July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024. Please also provide cost options to extend the contract for two additional years. I. Contractors may add to this list of duties in their RFP and explain how they are necessary and add value to the services provided. J. Provide at least 3 references of other Vermont towns you have worked for or are currently working for. K. Richmond is offering minimal office support for this contract. Assessors should take into consideration that they will be doing all of the entry, correspondence, site visits and other office work. Suggestions for the use of town employees to reduce contract costs through assignment of particular tasks is encouraged.

Division 03 -	Concrete, Concrete Forming and Accessories, Cast-in-Place Concrete.
Division 04 -	Masonry, Unit Masonry.
Division 06 -	Wood, Plastics, and Composites, Rough Carpentry, Finish Carpentry, Millwork.
Division 07 -	Thermal and Moisture Protection, Dampproofing and Waterproofing, Thermal Protection, Weather Barriers.
Division 08 -	Openings, Doors and Frames, Entrances, Windows.
Division 09 -	Finishes, Plaster and Gypsum Board, Acoustical Ceilings, Flooring, Carpeting, Acoustic Treatment, Painting.
Division 12 -	Furnishings.
Division 21 -	Fire Suppression, Water-Based Fire-Suppression Systems, Fire-Extinguishing Systems.
Division 22 -	Plumbing, Instrumentation and Control for Plumbing, Plumbing Piping, Plumbing Equipment, Plumbing Fixtures, Drinking Fountains and Water Coolers.
Division 23 -	Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning (HVAC), Instrumentation and Control for HVAC, HVAC Air Distribution, Central HVAC Equipment.
Division 26 -	Electrical, Power Distribution Units, Lighting, Interior Lighting, Emergency Lighting, Exit Signs, Exterior Lighting.
Division 27 -	Communications, Structured Cabling, Data Communications, Voice Communications.
Division 28 -	Electronic Safety and Security.
Division 31 -	Earthwork, Clearing and Grubbing, Grading, Soil Treatment.
Division 32 -	Exterior Improvements, Flexible Paving, Asphalt Paving, Rigid Paving, Concrete Paving, Curbs, Gutters, Sidewalks, and Driveways, Paving Specialties, Parking Bumpers, Pavement Markings, Fences and Gates, Irrigation, Planting.
Division 33 -	Utilities.