Agency Natural Resources Dept

Contractor Patchin Messner Valuation Counselors, Brent Pederson

SWIFT Contract Number 242082

Project Name NH Forest Project

Project Number (if applicable) ACQ0161296

Summarize purpose of the contract, including why it was necessary: This is a land acquisition conducted by LAM. It is a acquisition of 10,694.75 acres from TPL. The project needed to be appraised so that a valuation is determined for the acres being purchased. State statute says that the DNR Commissioner needs to cause the lands to be appraised to determine the estimated market value. This expenditure is the appraisal fee.

Project Duration

Start Date Mon, 04/29/2024 - 00:00

Original end date Sat, 08/09/2025 - 00:00

Actual end date Sat, 08/09/2025 - 00:00

Did project finish on time? Yes

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Contract Amounts

Original contract: $32000

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Contract total $32000

Did project finish within budget? Yes

What was the funding source? Outdoor Heritage Fund

Is this a sole source contract? No

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Evaluator Name Greg Heyblom, Appraisal Unit Supervisor

Evaluator Email Address greg.heyblom@state.mn.us

Evaluate the contractor's timeliness The appraiser was very punctual and communicated regularly with the Appraisal Unit. The appraiser always keep his progress on schedule without any delays.

Evaluate the contractor's quality The appraiser delivers some of the highest quality work that we have coming into the Appraisal Unit. Especially with very large projects like the Natural Heritage Forest. This appraisal consisted of a 10,694.75-acre acquisition.

Evaluate the contractor's cost The contractor's cost is considered reasonable due to the amount of acreage and the complexity of the subject property.

Evaluate the contractor's overall performance The contractor has completed a number of these large, complex appraisal reports and consistently delivers a high-quality report. The appraisal report was technically reviewed by the DNR Appraisal Management Unit reviewer and was commended for the quality of the report.

Would you engage the contractor's services again? Yes

Describe any negative action taken during the duration of this contract (i.e., termination, pursuit of suspension, etc.): There was not a negative action or encounter with this appraiser.

Please rate the overall experience with the contractor 5 - very satisfied