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1 copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted ; or (c) By separate letter or telegram which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGEMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT

THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted , such change may be made by telegram or letter, provided each telegram or letter makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

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13. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO MODIFICATION OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS. IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required) is not extended.is extended, Items 8 and 15, and returning

Offers must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended , by one of the following methods: (a) By completing

The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

FACILITY CODE CODE

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

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8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., street, county, State and ZIP Code)

7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than Item 6)CODE 6. ISSUED BY

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4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.3. EFFECTIVE DATE2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO. 5. PROJECT NO. (If applicable)

1. CONTRACT ID CODE

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

12/03/2016

CHECK ONE A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE CONTRACT

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority) appropriation date, etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(b).

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not, is required to sign this document and return __________________ copies to the issuing office.

ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print)

15C. DATE SIGNED 16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR 16C. DATE SIGNED

(Signature of person authorized to sign) (Signature of Contracting Officer)

DENISE BROOKS

STANDARD FORM 30 (REV. 10-83)

Prescribed by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

NSN 7540-01-152-8070

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14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

This amendment is to answer questions received and does not effect the due date of offers (12/23/2016 NTL 2 p.m. EST)

1. According to Attachment 1 - The closing services will be performed in the town office of the town in which the easement is located, unless the contractor and landowner agree to a different location. Can the closing be conducted via mail-away closing procedures wherein the landowner mails its closing documents to the contractor; which is customary/commensurate with our title insurance underwriting guidelines?

It will be fine for the closings to take place by mail. That's how most are done now.

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Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9 A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect .

ITEM NO. SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

NAME OF OFFEROR OR CONTRACTOR

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2. With regards to Attachment 2 The Price Schedule, it states: Offerors must submit current title insurance rates with their proposals. Any necessary changes to title insurance rates during contract period of performance will be handled by modification. NRCS understands that this varies by the amount of each easement. Use the total easement value of about $4 million per year in easement value to estimate Final Title Insurance Premium rates.

As such, in Alabama the cost of title searches is considerable distinct based on the location of the easement and the value of each easement. In fact, according to my teaming partner/underwriter the title abstracter will need to go to the specific location of the easement to do a title search and depending on the location, this will further dictate the cost for doing such title searches. Additionally, the title policies for one county vice another county is very different and will be extremely difficult to estimate without having more information re: the location of the easements, estimate of each easement value (rather than an aggregate value of $4M) or even how the title being held (i.e. a corporation, trust or individual landowner). If you could please provide some additional guidance on how we can estimate the cost via the specific county or value of the easements or even the number of easements; this will be better assist us in providing our price list.

Yes it all sounds correct. Your proposal should include what you propose the cost of any Legal services including title searches in different counties in Alabama. Ownership of any easements we process could include ownership by private landowners, entities or privately held corporations. Mainly private landowners and entities.

Period of Performance: 01/02/2017 to 01/01/2021

NSN 7540-01-152-8067 OPTIONAL FORM 336 (4-86)

Sponsored by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.110

AG-2B46-S-17-0005 – QUESTIONS & ANSWERS

Questions/statements received are in normal type and the Government’s responses are in Bold type.

1. According to Attachment 1 – “The closing services will be performed in the town office of the town in which the easement is located, unless the contractor and landowner agree to a different location.” Can the closing be conducted via mail-away closing procedures wherein the landowner mails its closing documents to the contractor; which is customary/commensurate with our title insurance underwriting guidelines?

It will be fine for the closings to take place by mail. That's how most are done now.

2. With regards to Attachment 2 – The Price Schedule, it states: “Offerors must submit current title insurance rates with their proposals. Any necessary changes to title insurance rates during contract period of performance will be handled by modification. NRCS understands that this varies by the amount of each easement. Use the total easement value of about $4 million per year in easement value to estimate Final Title Insurance Premium rates.”

As such, in Alabama the cost of title searches is considerable distinct based on the location of the easement and the value of each easement. In fact, according to my teaming partner/underwriter the title abstracter will need to go to the specific location of the easement to do a title search and depending on the location, this will further dictate the cost for doing such title searches. Additionally, the title policies for one county vice another county is very different and will be extremely difficult to estimate without having more information re: the location of the easements, estimate of each easement value (rather than an aggregate value of $4M) or even how the title being held (i.e. a corporation, trust or individual landowner). If you could please provide some additional guidance on how we can estimate the cost via the specific county or value of the easements or even the number of easements; this will be better assist us in providing our price list.

Yes it all sounds correct. Your proposal should include what you propose the cost of any Legal services including title searches in different counties in Alabama.

Ownership of any easements we process could include ownership by private landowners, entities or privately held corporations. Mainly private landowners and entities.