The Hudson Board of Selectmen has approved a contract for the appraisal of the Target Flow Center, a major commercial property that will play a significant role in the town’s upcoming 2027 assessment cycle.
The proposal, presented by Chief Assessor Jim Michaud, recommends contracting with George E. Sansoucy, P.E., LLC to conduct the valuation. “The Assessing Department is pleased to recommend contracting with George E. Sansoucy, P.E., LLC to provide valuation appraisal services for the 2027 assessment of the Target Flow Center… at a cost of $10,000,” Michaud wrote in a memo to the Board.
Michaud explained that the contract represents a single year commitment for the 2027 tax year, but includes an option for the Board to extend the agreement at the same cost and terms for the 2028 assessment, as well as a further extension for a full USPAP appraisal once construction is expected to be completed on April 1, 2029.
The Sansoucy firm has already been engaged for the 2025 and 2026 appraisal cycles, and Michaud noted that legal counsel reviewed the new contract with no issues identified.
The appraisal is funded through the Property Revaluation Capital Reserve, which Michaud said has always been the planned source for valuing this significant property. He added that the town may also use lapsed FY26 funds to supplement the reserve if needed.
Michaud emphasized that the Target Flow Center is a complex, high-value property requiring specialized expertise. “The valuation of this property for April 1, 2027 is accounted for in the Property Revaluation Capital Reserve,” he said, noting that the town has consistently relied on external contractors for this type of work.
The proposal is classified as a solesource contract, meaning the town did not solicit multiple bids. Michaud outlined several reasons for this approach:
- Niche expertise: The valuation of this type of property is a highly specialized area within the appraisal industry.
- Consistency: Using the same consultant ensures continuity in valuation methodology across multiple tax years.
- Institutional Memory: Sansoucy’s long history with Hudson provides valuable context for assessing complex commercial and utilityrelated properties.
- Proven Track Record: “We have substantially won every public utility value property tax case in that time period since,” Michaud wrote, noting that Sansoucy has been conducting public utility valuations for Hudson since 1992.
Michaud also attached documentation outlining the firm’s qualifications and experience with similar properties nationwide.
After reviewing the proposal, the Board of Selectmen voted to approve the contract. The appraisal work will support the town’s 2027 assessment and ensure accurate valuation of one of Hudson’s most significant commercial developments.