SOLICITATION NOTICE
R -- Title Search and Closing Services - Package #1
- Notice Date
- 3/24/2014
- Notice Type
- Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- NAICS
- 541191
— Title Abstract and Settlement Offices
- Contracting Office
- Department of Agriculture, Natural Resources Conservation Service, California State Office, 430 G Street, Suite 4164, Davis, California, 95616-4164
- ZIP Code
- 95616-4164
- Solicitation Number
- AG-9104-S-14-0003
- Archive Date
- 5/13/2014
- Point of Contact
- John D. McClure, Phone: 5307925677
- E-Mail Address
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john.mcclure@ca.usda.gov
(john.mcclure@ca.usda.gov)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- Total Small Business
- Description
- Attachment 1 Bid Schedule Scope of Work and Clauses SF-1449 Synopsis: This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested. Solicitation AG-9104-S-14-0003 is issued as a request for proposals (RFP's); this solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-72. The United States Department of Agriculture, Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), California State Office intends to award multiple Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPA's) to small business sources capable of providing title and escrow services for conservation easements. A BPA is a method of filling anticipated repetitive needs. It is not a contract. The Government is not obligated to place any call orders nor is the vendor obligated to accept any orders. For each work assignment, the Government will request title services through the issuance of a BPA call order from those firms that have been awarded BPA's. Individual call orders shall be submitted in accordance with the terms agreed to in the BPA. Government personnel authorized to place call orders under the BPA will be identified on the BPA by name and telephone number. The contractor will be expected to furnish the service in accordance with the terms and conditions of the BPA, without the need for additional paperwork beyond the Statement of Work that accompanies the order. Updating and/or developing title reports, issuing title commitment, title insurance, and filing of easement documents will be for conservation easements located throughout the State of California. The contractor shall furnish all services, including obtaining title insurance from a title company approved by the U.S. Attorney General. The contractor will perform the same services as a commercial transaction, including preparing preliminary and final title commitments, obtaining deeds and completion of any necessary curative instruments to assure merchantable title to the conservation easement. The Statement of Work is attached to this solicitation. Timely delivery of complete and accurate title commitments is crucial to the success of NRCS programs. Call order completion dates will vary depending on the phase of services provided. Photocopies requested by NRCS based on title policy exceptions shall be provided to NRCS within 7 calendar days of NRCS request. Timeframes may fluctuate and therefore will be negotiated with the Contracting Officer as deemed necessary. This is a Total Small Business Set Aside. The applicable NAICS Code is 541191, with a business size standard of $10M. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: Escrow and Title Services are being sought for a period of five (5) years with a BPA period anticipated to be 15 May 2014 through 14 May 2019 or upon signature of both parties, whichever is later. The BPA will remain in effect until cancelled by either party or for five years whichever is later. This BPA is not a contract and does not obligate any funds. STANDARDS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Title Commitment services must comply with the Department of Justice (DOJ) Title Standards 2001. The Offeror must be 1) knowledgeable of current requirements of California State Law in connection with real estate transactions and obtaining title clearances; 2) be an approved agent licensed to do title insurance business in the State of California; 3) use a title insurance company that is on the United States Attorney General's list of approved companies and also approved by the State Insurance Commissioner in order to assure compliance with all state laws, including title insurance reserve requirements; and 4) provide evidence of liability insurance coverage (standard closing protection letter) for errors and omissions in the amount of at least $1,000,000 and fidelity coverage of at least $500,000 on each individual who will perform substantial services in the process of an easement; or provide an indemnification agreement, satisfactory to NRCS, from the title insurance company providing for reimbursement to NRCS for any loss caused by fraud or failure by the attorneys, agents, or employees of the contractor to comply with NRCS' written closing instructions. The provisions of FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items applies to this acquisition. Offerors must submit a completed copy of the provisions at FAR 52.212-3, Offerors Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items with their offer. In addition, the provisions of FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items and FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial items apply to this solicitation and are attached.
- Web Link
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FBO.gov Permalink
(https://www.fbo.gov/spg/USDA/NRCS/CASO/AG-9104-S-14-0003/listing.html)
- Place of Performance
- Address: Various counties in California, California, United States
- Record
- SN03318136-W 20140326/140324234258-866a616da85dfa8b66b1b3a5a17179cd (fbodaily.com)
- Source
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