NRCS Kansas Preliminary Title Search, Commitment, & Closing Services BPA
ID: 12FPC125Q0003Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OFFARM PRODUCTION AND CONSERVATION BUSINESS CENTERFPAC BUS CNTR-ACQ DIVWASHINGTON, DC, 20250, USA

NAICS

Title Abstract and Settlement Offices (541191)

PSC

SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: REAL PROPERTY APPRAISALS (R411)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/71ce693473c54e6eb2e27ce2cb50192b/view
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    Description

    The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), through the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Kansas, is seeking qualified contractors to establish a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) for title search, commitment, and closing services related to Agricultural Conservation Easement Programs. The procurement aims to secure these essential services over a five-year period, ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations while supporting agricultural conservation efforts. Interested parties must submit their quotes by December 27, 2024, with questions due by December 18, 2024, and are encouraged to contact Julie Gavin or Brantt Lindsey for further information. This opportunity is set aside for small businesses under NAICS code 541191, with a size standard of $19.5 million.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Julie Gavin
    julie.gavin@usda.gov
    Brantt Lindsey
    brantt.lindsey@usda.gov
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    S01 12FPC125Q0003 RFQ Kansas Title Services.pdf
    The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), through the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), issued a Request for Quotes (RFQ) for agricultural conservation easement programs in Kansas. The primary objective is to procure title search, title commitment, and closing services for easements over a five-year period under a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA). Key contacts for this RFQ include Brantt Lindsey (Contracting Officer) and Julie Gavin (Contract Specialist). Submission deadlines are set for December 18, 2024, for questions and December 27, 2024, for quotes. The Statement of Work outlines required services, including conducting preliminary title searches, preparing title commitments, and managing closing services. Contractors must comply with multiple regulatory standards and maintain licenses to operate within Kansas. Further, effective communication with NRCS and adherence to strict confidentiality and civil rights regulations are mandated. The document stresses the responsibility of contractors to ensure accurate titles and to manage all financial transactions compliant with IRS regulations. The NPRA aims to enhance the acquisition process for conservation easements, ultimately supporting agricultural conservation efforts by protecting wetlands and associated resources.
    S01 Price Schedule Attach A.xlsx
    The document outlines a comprehensive price schedule for title services provided by Kansas Title Services over five years (2025-2030). It includes various line items related to preliminary title searches and commitments, title examinations, photography requests, county searches, transaction management fees, and closing services. Each section lists estimated quantities and associated fees, though the actual monetary amounts are unspecified. Additionally, the schedule details title insurance premium rates based on property value ranges, further contributing to the overall financial planning for the services rendered across different years. The structured presentation allows for a clear understanding of the anticipated yearly totals, highlighting a systematic approach to estimating costs for title-related services necessary for government and private transactions. This document likely serves as part of a Request for Proposal (RFP) to secure title insurance services through a formal bidding process, targeting compliance with federal and state funding guidelines. Overall, it captures essential financial and service-related data for decision-making purposes in government-related transactions.
    S01 SCA Wage Determinations Attach B.pdf
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