NRCS-CA Area Wide Market Analysis (AWMA)

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document, "Attach 2 - Schedule of Items.docx", outlines the CLINs (Contract Line Item Numbers), descriptions, quantities, pay units, and unit/total costs for the services being procured. It serves as a pricing sheet and schedule of services for the opportunity.

• CLIN 0001: Initial Areawide Market Survey Analysis (Quantity: 1 EA)
• CLIN 0002a (Option Year 1): Annual AWMA Recertifications, due 7/15/2027 (Quantity: 1 EA)
• CLIN 0002b (Option Year 1): Annual Recertification amendment, if required, due 45 days from recertification (Quantity: 1 EA)
• CLIN 0003a (Option Year 2): Annual AWMA Recertifications, due 7/15/2028 (Quantity: 1 EA)
• CLIN 0003b (Option Year 2): Annual Recertification amendment, if required, due 45 days from recertification (Quantity: 1 EA)
• CLIN 0004a (Option Year 3): Annual AWMA Recertifications, due 7/15/2029 (Quantity: 1 EA)
• CLIN 0004b (Option Year 3): Annual Recertification amendment, if required, due 45 days from recertification (Quantity: 1 EA)
• CLIN 0005a (Option Year 4): Annual AWMA Recertifications, due 7/15/2030 (Quantity: 1 EA)
• CLIN 0005b (Option Year 4): Annual Recertification amendment, if required, due 45 days from recertification (Quantity: 1 EA)
• The document includes fields for Unit Cost and Total, which bidders will need to complete.

This attachment is critical for bidders to understand the specific services and quantities being requested, including the structure of option years. Bidders must use this schedule to provide their pricing for each CLIN, which will be a key component of their proposal submission and evaluation.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for a statewide Area Wide Market Analysis (AWMA) for lands under the Conservation Easement Program (ACEP-WRE) by the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) California State Office. The objective is to protect, restore, and enhance wetland ecosystems. The contract will involve an initial fiscal year analysis and subsequent annual recertifications or amendments for up to four additional years. The government anticipates awarding a single firm-fixed-price commercial services contract.

• Conduct a statewide Area Wide Market Analysis.

• Comply with instructions provided by NRCS for ACEP-WRE.

• Provide an initial analysis for FY and subsequent annual recertifications/amendments.

• Deliverables include Attachment 1 (Statement of Work and Specifications) and Attachment 2 (Schedule of Items).

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price Commercial Services.

• Period of Performance: Anticipated to be one base year and four option years, not to exceed five years total.

• Estimated Value: Not explicitly stated, but pricing is required for all line items.

• Submission Deadline: Quotes must be emailed by June 11, 2026, 4:30 PM ET.

• Evaluation Criteria: Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA).

• Technical Acceptability: Evaluated as "acceptable" or "unacceptable" based on the offeror's ability to meet requirements and demonstrate understanding.

• Past Performance: Evaluated based on prior or current contracts, quality, timeliness, cost control, business relations, and adherence to terms. Must be within the past five years.

• Pricing: Must be provided for all line items in Attachment 2.

• SAM Registration: Active SAM.gov registration is required.

• Questions Deadline: June 9, 2026, 4:30 PM ET.

• No specific set-aside is mentioned, but various small business provisions and certifications are listed.

• The solicitation incorporates numerous FAR and AGAR clauses and provisions by reference.

• Offerors must hold prices firm for 90 calendar days.

• Late quotes will not be accepted.

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

To provide the Fair Market Value (FMV) of land for specific land use types within designated market areas for the Agricultural Conservation Easement Program - Wetland Reserve Easement Component (ACEP-WRE).

• Conduct Areawide Market Analyses (AWMA) for initial fiscal year and subsequent annual recertifications or amendments for up to 4 additional years.

• Comply with NRCS instructions and USPAP standards.

• Identify and analyze comparable properties representing eligible land uses within specified market areas.

• Determine FMV on a per-acre basis for each market area and land use.

• Deliver written and digital products, participate in meetings, and attend NRCS-approved training.

• AWMA reports must be clear, accurate, and complete, meeting NRCS's intent.

• Market analysis must be conducted and reported in compliance with USPAP.

• A minimum of 10 sales representing each land use in each market area must be analyzed.

• For recertifications, FMVs must not have changed by more than 10% to be certified; otherwise, an amendment may be required.

• The fiscal year begins October 1st and ends September 30th.

• Market areas are determined by the NRCS State Conservationist and provided in Exhibit 1.

• Land use types are determined by the NRCS State Conservationist and provided in Exhibit 2.

• Vendors must be State-certified general real property appraisers or hold a temporary practice permit.

• Vendors must be in good standing with licensing authorities and have demonstrated competency in USPAP for rural and agricultural properties.

• Value of improvements (homes, sheds, fences, etc.) should not be included.

• Sales data from lands under existing easements should not be used as comparable sales.

• Deliverables must be USPAP compliant.