All consultants interviewed or hired for Federal or State assisted projects must be licensed in the State of Michigan in compliance with PA299 of 1980 (Occupational Code).  Click here to learn about broker license requirements.

Prior to selecting a consultant sponsors must verify that the consultant is properly licensed.  Consultants must be able to provide evidence of their license and qualifications prior to contract execution.  Copies of licenses or a list of company and individual licenses must be provided prior to contract execution.  An entity hired by an airport for a regulated real estate service (including LLC, partnership, corporation broker) must be properly licensed in order to receive compensation for real estate services as defined in PA299 of 1980.

• MDOT guidelines for selecting a land consultant
• MDOT Pre-qualified Contractors
• Consultant Procurement
• MDOT Vendor/Consultant Services 
• Agreement for Professional Consultant Services (updated 2/9/09)   (can be used for all land related contract services)
• Consultant Lists 
  • Land Acquisition Consultants (doc file) - updated 2-9-09
    • Companies and individuals must be properly licensed in order to perform regulated activities (such as negotiations, offer to buy, offer to sell, etc.).  Contact DLEG for licensing requirements.
    • Verify a License
  • Real Estate Appraisers  
    • Appraisers must possess the appropriate license and be able to prove their qualifications when completing appraisals for projects with State and Federal funding. 
    • Contact AERO if there is a question as to appraiser licensing or qualifications.  
    • Search for Appraisers in Michigan
    • Verify a License
    • All appraisal reports must be completed in accordance with  MDOT appraisal guidelines and FAA  5100-17 (ch 2 - appraisal requirements) unless otherwise approved by MDOT or FAA.  
  • Relocation Consultants (PDF file)
  • Legal Description Consultants (PDF file)
  • Land Surveyors (PDF file)
  • Title Companies (PDF file)
• FAA -  Procurement and Contracting under AIP
  • FAA Grant Assurances (sponsor obligations)
  • Professional (A/E) Services Procurement
• Go to   FORMS AND CLAUSES for FAA recommended consultant related forms.
• FAA - Federal Contract Provisions  
  • FAA Grant Assurances 
  • FAA Sponsor Assurances 
  • FAA Federal Contract Provisions Under AIP 
• Contractor Evaluation(completed by Airport Sponsor)
• FAA Consultant Contracts
  • Appraisal Contract -  Appraisal Contract Proposal
  • Appraisal Review Contract
  • Acquisition and Relocation Services Contract  

Department of Labor and Economic Growth

• Real Estate Broker and Sales License Information
• Broker License Requirements
• Broker License Applicant's Guide 
• Real Estate Appraiser License Information
• Verify a License

Public Act 299 of 1980 (Occupational Code)

Vendor Registration - Doing Business with the State of Michigan   (online vendor registration website) 

Request for Taxpayer Identification Number and Certification (W-9) (required to receive a payment from the State of Michigan - see also online vendor registration)