BOUNDARY TOPOGRAPHIC AND UTILITY (BTU) LOCATION SURVEY

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a "CERTIFICACION EXPRESS NDAA" (Express Certification NDAA) related to Section 889 of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2019. It requires offerors to make declarations regarding covered telecommunications equipment and services. Contracting personnel will use this certification to determine compliance with NDAA requirements.

• Instructions for the Merchant: Bidders are instructed to read Section 889 provisions and FAR clauses, answer the questions, complete the declaration, and return the form.
• Declaration: The core of the document is a certification statement regarding the use of covered telecommunications and video surveillance equipment or services. Offerors must indicate:
  • Whether they do not provide covered telecommunications equipment or services as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology within any system, in violation of Section 889(a)(1)(A).
  • Whether they do not use covered telecommunications equipment or services within their company, as defined in Section 889(a)(1)(B).
  • Whether they have conducted a reasonable inquiry to discover information related to the identity of the producer or provider of covered telecommunications equipment or services used by the entity.
  • Whether they will inform the Government, in accordance with applicable contract requirements, if they identify covered telecommunications equipment or services during contract performance.
• Required Information: The form requires the name of the business, the name of the authorized representative, and the signature of the authorized representative.

This form is critical for bidders to complete and submit as part of their proposal or offer. Failure to properly complete this certification may impact their ability to be considered for award, as it addresses compliance with federal regulations concerning telecommunications equipment and services.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document outlines the "Minimum Standard Detail Requirements for ALTA/NSPS Land Title Surveys" (Effective February 23, 2016). It establishes the minimum requirements for surveyors when conducting ALTA/NSPS Land Title Surveys, which are necessary for title insurance matters.

• Purpose of Surveys: To provide specific information for title insurance concerning matters discoverable by survey and inspection that are not in public records.
• Scope of Work: Details requirements for fieldwork, boundary resolution, measurement standards (including Relative Positional Precision), records research, and the content of the final plat or map.
• Fieldwork Requirements: Includes locating monuments, rights of way, access, lines of possession, improvements, buildings, easements, cemeteries, and water features.
• Plat or Map Requirements: Specifies what must be shown on the survey plat, including boundary details, descriptions, dimensions, closures, easements, rights of way, access, and presentation standards.
• Optional Survey Responsibilities (Table A): Lists 20 optional items that can be negotiated between the surveyor and client, such as flood zone classification, zoning information, building dimensions, parking space details, and utility locations.
• Certification: Outlines the required certification for the survey plat.
• Deliverables: Specifies that the surveyor shall furnish copies of the plat or map to the insurer and client.

This document is crucial for any bidder whose opportunity involves land title surveys. It defines the standards and requirements that such surveys must meet. Bidders should understand these requirements to accurately scope their services, prepare proposals, and ensure compliance if awarded the contract. It details the expected deliverables and the level of detail required for ALTA/NSPS Land Title Surveys.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for a commercial item, issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) by the U.S. Embassy in Bogota. The General Services Office (GSO) requires a boundary, topographic, and utility (BTU) location survey for three sites in Bogota that the U.S. Government is evaluating for purchase. The sites will be transferred to the City of Bogota for use as a public park.

• Perform a boundary (cadastral), topographic, and utility survey on three land parcels.

• Survey must be based on the geodetic reference frame WGS84.

• Boundary survey must comply with the "2016 Minimum Standard Detail Requirements for ALTA/ACSM Land Title Surveys" and include Table A items 1-14, 16-20.

• Deliverables include finished drawings in English (metric measure) and a signed report.

• Specific requirements for boundary field criteria, topography field criteria, and utility location data are detailed.

• Drawings must be in English and a separate translation in the local language.

• Electronic deliverables are required in both source format and Adobe Acrobat .pdf format, compatible with AutoCAD 2015.

• Contract type is not explicitly stated, but it is a combined synopsis/solicitation.

• Period of performance is not explicitly stated, but a time schedule for survey completion is required.

• Estimated value is not stated.

• Proposals must be submitted via email to bogotagsocompras@state.gov by June 5 at 4:00 PM (Bogota, Colombia - local time).

• The subject line must include PR16010503.

• Offers are due by June 5.

• All responsible sources may submit an offer.

• Evaluation criteria are not detailed in this excerpt, but proposals must meet or exceed all requirements.

• Prices should be in Colombian Pesos (COP).

• Only for Colombian Vendors.

• Limited site information is available; specific locations are still to be determined.

• Questions regarding the request should be emailed to bogotagsocompras@state.gov before May 22 at 4:00 PM (Bogota, Colombia - local time).

• The solicitation number is PR16010503.

• The solicitation/contract will include applicable provisions and clauses in effect through FAC 2005–45.