W9126G19R0084_0002.pdf

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

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

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

30-105-04EXCEPTION TO SF 30

APPROVED BY OIRM 11-84

STANDARD FORM 30 (Rev. 10-83) Prescribed by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

The purpose of this amendment is to respond to questions from industry. Specific responses may be referenced on the continuation pages that follow .

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 27-Mar-2019

16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA15C. DATE SIGNED15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

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

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., Street , County, State and Zip Code) X W9126G19R0084

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

08-Mar-2019

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

X The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offer is extended, X is not extended.

Offer 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 Items 8 and 15, and returning 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 ACKNOWLEDGMENT 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.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required)

13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS.

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

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

CONTRACT ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, appropriation date, etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(B).

C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority)

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

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

10A. MOD. OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO. 5. PROJECT NO.(If applicable)

6. ISSUED BY

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

27-Mar-2019

CODE

US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS FORT WORTH

819 TAYLOR ST, CT OFC RM 2A17

FORT WORTH TX 76102-0300

W9126G 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE

See Item 6

FACILITY CODECODE

EMAIL:TEL:

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SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION SF 30 - BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

The following have been added by full text:

CONTINUATION PAGE

1. Knowing that a mineral title report and a mineral title opinion can vary greatly in scope and nature from parcel to parcel, is the USACE looking for a very broad not to exceed price or is this work to be done strictly on an hourly basis?

In the event a mineral title report is needed it will be specifically requested within the PWS for each call.

With such possibly wide variations of effort in mineral title searches it makes sense to make that an hourly charge with the hour restriction being stated at the call level. (The same process that is used in our curative call process).

This can be addressed at the call level.

2. In the event there is limited or no title documentation in the official public records (including civil, probate, county and/or district records), what is the minimum acceptable deliverable from the contractor?

The abstract containing abstractor’s notes of the lack of identifiable documents for the defined tract. The notes will explain the efforts made and the essentially let the Corps know it will either need to contract for additional curative measures or simply condemn to quiet title.

3. What is the estimated quantity of orders per task that will need to be processed on yearly basis?

TBD.

4. What are the counties where the work will be performed?

4. What are the counties where the work will be performed?

Specific counties will be identified at the individual call level; however, the majority of work is expected to be performed in STARR, CAMERON, HIDALGO counties.

5. Can the Offeror state which counties where they are willing to provide the services?

Yes

6. What is the timeframe for each title service task shown on the quote sheet?

Stated in each individual Call.

2.5 The Contractor shall submit all title products and related documents required under this PWS to the POC within the time period stated in the Call.

7. Under Factor 1: Technical on page 10 it states that the government is particularly interested in “tract status reports” Please define what you mean by a “tract status report.

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Report of current level of completeness per tract. i.e. awaiting assignment, research underway, completed, delivered.

8. Typically on these types of contracts the pricing is by task and on a fixed price basis. Can the pricing be modified to reflect this type of bidding?

Essentially this pricing model was made in such a way as to accommodate both methodologies. If a contractor is more comfortable bidding a single price a conversion can be accomplished via determining the number of hours needed at their base hourly rate to get to their desired billable amount.

9. Will a title commitment ever be ordered on a property where a title report has not been previously issued?

Answer: No. USACE will order a title policy and the title commitment is the precursor to the title policy.

A title policy could be ordered as individually without a prior title report.

a. If yes, how would a contractor be paid for abstracting and examinations should a property never close?

As it relates to a title policy, a T-11 USA Title Policy can be ordered and received prior to closing. The amount collected would only be at the 10,000 value for Texas Department of Insurance rate sheet or an appraised value (should this information be available).

10. Please clarify that a “Report Update” is an update of a previously submitted title report.

Yes, a report update is a forward run of a previously submitted deliverable.

11. Please clarify that “Title Service Updates” are updates of a previously submitted title commitment.

Yes, a Title Service Update is a forward run of a previously submitted deliverable.

12. What is the purpose of the extended offer submission deadline?

This course of action was determined to be in the Governments best interest.

13. When is an award expected to be made for these services?

Due to the numerous variables involved with award actions, the Government cannot commit to a specific date; however, the objective is have all award actions completed within 30 days of the solicitation close date.

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