Combine Solicitation – Title Search Services, Title Insurance Commitments and Final Policies, and Closing Services for the purchase of easements on properties enrolled in the Wetlands Reserve Program (WRP).
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Combine Solicitation - Title Search Services, Title Insurance Commitments and Final Policies, and Closing Services for the purchase of easements on properties enrolled in the Wetlands Reserve Program (WRP).
Notice Type: Combine Solicitation
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Subject: Title Search Services, Title Insurance Commitments and Final Policies, and Closing Services for the purchase of easements on properties enrolled in the Wetlands Reserve Program (WRP).
Classification Code: R - Professional, administrative, and management support services
Solicitation Number: AG-4310-S-13-0012
Contact:
Setaside: Total Small BusinessTotal Small Business
Place of Performance (address): 355 E. Hancock AveAthens, GA
Place of Performance (zipcode): 30601
Place of Performance Country: US
Description:
The
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(iii) The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-50, effective
(iv) This is a 100% Small Business set-aside and the applicable NAICS code 541191 - Title Abstract and Settlement Offices, which has a size standard of
(v) Line Item Numbers: Pricing must be held for 30 calendar days after the due date for quotes listed in this notice to provide for adequate time to evaluate quotes and make award. All costs for services provided must be allocated to one of the contract line items below. Any costs for clearing exceptions to the title will be proposed to the Contracting Officer and agreed upon between the parties through modification to an individual order(s) prior to rendering the services. Separate reimbursement for any other costs will not be made. The quoted price schedule will be used to evaluate each offeror's price and to establish the rates to be used for any resultant order(s).
These services are for the USDA NRCS to obtain title searches, preliminary title commitments, final title policies and closing services for acquisitions of easements on behalf of
(vii) Date(s) and Place(s) of Delivery and Acceptance. The period of performance will vary for each project under the order(s). See the Statement of Work for specific timeframes for project deliverables. Delivery and acceptance will be made by the Contracting Officer or the appointed Contracting Officer Technical Representative (COR) at the NRCS GA State Office. It is imperative that performance be executed in a prompt manner so as to ensure timely closing of the conservation easement.
(viii) The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial, applies to this acquisition. The following addenda also apply (Offerors must read and follow the following additional instructions): In order to comply with the Debt Collection Improvement Act of 1996, all contractors must be registered in the System of Award Management (SAM) to be considered for an award of a Federal Contract. For information regarding registration contact the SAM Web Site at https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/. Successful offers may be requested to provide a completed Standard Form 1199a (Direct Deposit) to facilitate electronic transfer of funds for all payments, and provide evidence of at least
(x) Offerors are required to complete either a copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items, and submit it with the quote, or register in Online Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA) at https://orca.bpn.gov/.
(xi) The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition and there are no addenda.
(xii) The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition and the following additional FAR clauses cited in the clause are applicable to this acquisition.
52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (
52.222-42, Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (
(xiii) The following additional Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Agriculture Acquisition Regulation (AGAR) clauses and provisions apply to this solicitation and any resultant contract award. FAR clauses and provisions can be found at https://www.acquisition.gov/far/current/html/FARTOCP52.html#wp372482. AGAR clauses and provisions can be found at http://www.da.usda.gov/procurement/policy/agar.html. Fill-in's, as required, are provided with the clauses and provisions below. PROVISIONS 452.204-70 Inquiries. Inquiries and all correspondence concerning this solicitation should be submitted in writing to the Contracting Officer. Offerors should contact only the Contracting Officer issuing the solicitation about any aspect of this requirement prior to contract award.
452.219-70 Size Standard and NAICS Code Information. The North American Industrial Classification System Code(s) and business size standard(s) describing the products and/or services to be acquired under this solicitation are listed below: Contract line item(s): All contract line item(s).
NAICS code 541191 -- Title Abstract and Settlement Offices Size Standard
CLAUSES 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders- Commercial Items (
452.211-73 Attachments to Statement of Work/Specifications. The attachments to the Statement of Work/Specifications referenced are hereby made part of this solicitation and any resultant contract.
452.224-70 Confidentiality of Information. (xiv) DPAS ratings do not apply to this solicitation. (xv) The date, time and place quotes are due is listed in the announcement on FedBizOpps. (xvi) The name and telephone number of the individual to contact for information regarding the solicitation is listed in the announcement on FedBizOpps.
FINAL NOTE: All offerors are reminded to provide the following documents, in addition to any others required by this notice, with their quote. 1) A completed copy of the price schedule listed in section (v). 2) Responses to the technical acceptability requirements in this solicitation. 3) Evidence of current System of Award Management (SAM) at https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/ registration by printing the registration on the website. 4) Completion of the representation and certification either by completion of FAR provision 52.212-3, which is attached to this notice, or ORCA registration (https://orca.bpn.gov). 5) Financial Disclosure (attachment) 6) Vendor Information Sheet (attachment) 7) DUNS Number 8) Proof of Office Location in
Evaluation-Offerors will be ranked based upon the following criteria:
Pre-selection: 1. The Contractor must be licensed to do title insurance business in the
If the offeror does not meet the above requirements, they will not be rated.
Factor 1, Technical Competence/Experience: This factor will examine the firm's competence and experience in closing of conservation easements or work with the federal government on other types of real estate transactions. Please provide the number of conservation easement closings and/or federal real estate transactions the contractor has worked on in the last 5 years.
Factor 2, Compliance/Capacity to Accomplish the Work in a Required Time: This factor will examine the offeror's ability to handle the workload of several title searches and closings simultaneously and accomplish the closings by the expiration of the agreements. Evaluation will be based upon number of staff available and their number of years of experience.
Factor 3, Price
Of the three factors, Technical Capability is more important than either Price or Compliance/Capacity. Compliance/Capability is more important than Price. When combined, both Price and Compliance/Capability is more important than Technical Capability. Vendors will be rated on the three factors to determine which quote provides the best value to the Government.
Link/URL: https://www.fbo.gov/spg/USDA/NRCS/GASO/AG-4310-S-13-0012/listing.html
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