Sources_Sought_Property_Preservation_Services.pdf

SOURCES SOUGHT

In accordance with FAR 15.201(e), responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be acceptance by the Government to form a binding contract. The Sources Sought is issued solely for information and planning purposes; it does not constitute a Request For Quote (RFQ) or a promise to issue an RFQ. Furthermore, those who respond to this Sources Sought should not anticipate feedback with regards to its submission; other than acknowledgement of receipt - if a request for an acknowledgement is requested by the submitter. This Sources Sought does not commit the Government to contract for any supply or service. United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Rural Development (RD) is not at this time seeking quotes. Responders are advised that the U.S. Government will not pay any cost incurred in response to this Sources Sought. All costs associated with responding to this Sources Sought will be solely at the responding party's expense. Not responding to this RFI does not preclude participation in any future RFQ. It is the responsibility of the potential offerors to monitor the website for any information that may pertain to this Sources Sought. All submissions become the property of the Federal Government and will not be returned. Instructions and attachments are provided below. Interested contractors are asked to respond per the instructions below.

Please email your responses by April 19, 2017, by 11:00 A.M. EDT.

USDA, RD

Sources Sought – Property Preservation Services for rural properties located in all 50 states, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands, and often these properties are in isolated areas;

Inspections Contractor shall provide a variety of inspection services to assist RD in managing pre and post liquidation of Single Family Housing (SFH) security properties.

Property Preservation Contractor will provide a full line of property preservation services required to protect and preserve the SFH property based on disaster and seasonal conditions, and that fully comply with applicable local and state laws, ordinances, codes, and meeting the minimally acceptable requirements specified in RD handbooks, rules, regulations, and statutory authorities.

This includes but is not limited to securing/rekeying, winterizing, health hazard removal, debris/trash removal and/or initial cleaning, boarding, and screening. Appropriate seasonal yard maintenance including appropriate trimming, auto lawn cut system, snow removal. Eviction assistance, personal property and abandoned vehicle storage and disposition. Roof repair/patch/tarp, property repairs, pool and/or sump pump maintenance, vermin and pest control, and allowing access for necessary utility turn-off/on. Lead based paint/mold/meth testing and abatement, and remediation that fully complies with applicable local and state laws, ordinances, codes, and requirements in addition to meeting the minimally acceptable requirements as specified in RD hand books, rules, regulations, and statutory authorities.

This Sources Sought is conducted to assist in market research and to assist the acquisition office with the following: (1) Determine the availability of vendors capable of providing services, and (2), determine if there is sufficient competition among small businesses.

This is not a solicitation announcement. This notice neither constitutes a RFQ, nor does it restrict the USDA, RD to an acquisition approach. No reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this announcement. Any information submitted by respondents is strictly voluntary.

USDA, RD would like information and comments on the following:

1. Please provide a response with a capabilities statement indicating how your company can provide the services shown in Attachment A.

2. Provide your company name, point of contact, business size, socio-economic status, and North American Industry Classification Standard (NAICS) for which you qualify as a small business.

3. Anticipated NAICS code to be used is 531390 with a size standard of $7.5 Million.

4. If there are any other questions or comments, please submit them along with your response.

Questions regarding this notice should be directed to Steven Triplett at steven.triplett@wdc.usda.gov Responses shall be submitted no later than April 19, 2017 at 11:00 AM EDT.

Additional Information:

Contracting Office Address:

Procurement Management Division Rural Development U.S. Department of Agriculture 1400 Independence Ave., S.W.

Washington, D.C. 20250-0703

Attachments:

Attachment 1: List of Services, not all-inclusive.

Steven Triplett Procurement Management Division Rural Development U.S. Department of Agriculture 1400 Independence Ave., S.W.

Washington, D.C. 20250-0703 Phone: 202-692-0027 mailto:steven.triplett@wdc.usda.gov

Attachment A:

INSPECTIONS

Property Inspections Initial Vacant property (Interior) Interior Vacant Property (ongoing) Resident Determination Inspection 3 Attempt Resident Determination Insurance Loss/Home Improvement Construction Status Interior Construction Status Exterior Inspection Cancellation Interior

RUSH INSPECTIONS

Sale Date/Redemption Expiration 5 Day Rush 72 Hour rush 24 Hour Rush

TASKS

Post Signs/Posters Securing Change Locks (per service) Securing Lockbox Securing Board windows Winterization (Dry) Drain/Blow lines Winterization (Wet) Drain/Blow lines Winterization Add Refrigerant Grass Cut on lots <5,000 SQFT Initial Lawn Service (5k lot) Grass Cut on lots from 5,000 SQFT TO 10K Initial Lawn Service (5k - 10k lot) Grass Cut on lots from 10,0001 SQFT TO 15K Initial Lawn Service (>10-15k lot) Grass Cut on lots from 15,0001 SQFT TO 43,559

SQFT

Initial Lawn Service (over 15k lot)

Grass Cut on lots 1 acre and greater Initial Lawn Service (over 1 acre)

Grass Cut on lots up to 5K Re-Cut Lawn Service (<5K Lot) Grass Cut on lots from 5,0001 SQFT TO 10K Re-Cut Lawn Service (5K to

10K Lot) Grass Cut on lots from 10,0001 SQFT TO 15K Re-Cut Lawn Service (>10K to

15K Lot) Grass Cut on lots from 15,0001 SQFT TO 43,559

SQFT

Re-Cut Lawn Service (over 15K Lot)

Grass Cut on lots 1 acre and greater Lawn Service Maintenance (over 1 acre)

Trim Shrubs Trim Shrubbery Snow Removal as per estimate Snow/Ice Removal Transfer Utility (hourly rate) Utility Service Personal Property Trash Removal Debris Sale Cleaning

NON-ROUTINE

Eviction Price per person hour Eviction Assistance Vehicle Removal Abandoned Vehicles Labor and Materials General Maintenance Replace Roof Roof Repairs Tarping Roof Roof Repairs Violation Boarding/Screening LBP Abatement Mold/Mildew Mold Inspections Extermination Pest Inspections Water Well (pump, tank, lines) Well/Septic Inspections Windstorm Damage Storm Clean-up Demolition Demolition and Removal Mold/Mildew Mold