NRCS-California Real Property Appraisal Services for ACEP-WRE

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a combined synopsis and solicitation (RFQ) for Real Property Appraisal Services for the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in California. The government is seeking to purchase conservation easements through the Agricultural Conservation Easement Program - Wetland Reserve Easement (ACEP-WRE). The services required involve providing appraisals that comply with Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) and NRCS appraisal instructions. Appraisals will determine the market value of proposed easement areas as-is, not the value of the easement itself.

• Furnish personnel, supplies, materials, and incidentals for Real Estate Appraisal services.

• All appraisals must comply with USPAP and NRCS appraisal instructions.

• Appraisals must be market value "as is" appraisals of the easement area.

• Provide a full appraisal report (restricted reports are not acceptable).

• The report must contain sufficient detail to support opinions and conclusions for review appraisers and NRCS users.

• Anticipated award of one (1) firm-fixed-price contract.

• Contract duration: one (1) base period and four (4) one-year option periods, not to exceed five (5) years total.

• Estimated Period of Performance: June 1, 2026 – July 30, 2026 (for the base period).

• Quotes are due by May 18, 2026, 5:00 PM ET.

• Questions are due by May 11, 2026, 5:00 PM ET via email to amy.smith2@usda.gov.

• Award will be made to the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) quote.

• Evaluation Factors: Technical Factor 1 (Personnel Qualifications/Technical Capability), Technical Factor 2 (Compliance/Capacity, Management Capability), Technical Factor 3 (Past Experience), and Factor 4 (Price).

• Quotes must include: Technical Capability Narrative, Completed Quote Sheet (Attachment 2), Completed Vendor Information Sheet (Attachment 3), and Active/complete SAM registration.

• This acquisition is set-aside for Total Small Business Services.

• NAICS Code: 531320 (Office of Real Estate Appraisers), Small Business Size Standard: $9.5M.

• Active SAM registration is required.

• Offerors must be State-certified general real property appraisers in California, in good standing, with no disciplinary actions in the past 5 years.

• This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference, accessible at acquisition.gov.

• Electronic invoicing via Invoice Payment Platform (IPP) is required.

• Service Contract Labor Standards apply; wage determinations are provided.

• Relevant attachments include: Work Statement, Quote Sheet, Vendor Information Sheet, and Applicable Wage Determination(s).

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document, "Attachment 3 Vendor Information Sheet CA Appraisal Svcs.docx," is a form required for bidders to provide essential information related to the solicitation. It serves to collect details about the offeror and their business.

• Offeror Name and Business Information: Fields for the offeror's name, business name, address, and phone number.
• Contact Information: Space for the Offeror Point of Contact (POC) email.
• Unique Entity Identifier (UEI): A field to record the bidder's UEI.
• GSA Contract Information: An optional field for GSA Contract number, if applicable.
• SAM.gov Registration Status: Checkboxes to indicate if the vendor is registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and whether a copy of the SAM record is included.
• Authorized Representative Details: Fields for the printed name, signature, and date of the authorized representative.

Bidders must complete and submit this form as part of their quote or proposal. It ensures that the government has accurate and verifiable information about the entity submitting an offer, including their SAM registration status, which is crucial for contract award.

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

To provide an opinion of market value for a proposed conservation easement area under the Agricultural Conservation Easement Program - Wetland Reserve Easement (ACEP-WRE).

• Conduct appraisals for conservation easements to assist landowners in protecting, restoring, and enhancing wetlands.

• Appraisals must comply with Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) and NRCS appraisal instructions.

• The appraisal is for the "as is" market value of the easement area, not the conservation easement value itself.

• The appraisal report must be comprehensive, detailing property description, highest and best use analysis, market characteristics, and adjustment process.

• Appraisals must adhere to USPAP and NRCS appraisal instructions.

• A market value definition is provided and must be used.

• Appraisals must include specific information such as aerial photographs, legal descriptions, crop base information, and water rights documentation.

• Reports must be submitted in a specific format, including a table of contents, sequentially numbered pages, and reference to environmental documents.

Not specified in this document, but the work involves appraising real property for proposed easement areas.

• Appraisers must be State-certified general real property appraisers or hold a temporary permit.
• Appraisers must be in good standing and have no disciplinary actions within the past 5 years.
• Appraisers must demonstrate competency in appraising rural and agricultural properties.
• The client is USDA/NRCS; landowners are not clients or intended users.
• Building improvements and irrigation equipment not affixed to the land are excluded from valuation.
• Appraisers must obtain written permission from the landowner to enter the property.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a quote sheet for Solicitation #12FPC326Q0018, "Real Property Appraisal Services" for USDA-NRCS California. Bidders are required to complete this sheet to provide pricing for the listed appraisal services.

• Company Name: Field to enter the bidder's company name.
• CLINs (Contract Line Item Numbers): Details five specific real property appraisal tasks, each representing a distinct trust or property within specific California counties:
  • 001: Campbell Family Trust (Santa Barbara County, CA)
  • 002: Linda Russ Revocable Trust (Humboldt County, CA)
  • 003: Neilson Family Trust (Yolo County, CA)
  • 004: Richard & Marguerite Carli (Sacramento County, CA)
  • 005: Van Bossuyt Living Trust (Fresno County, CA)
• Unit: Each CLIN is listed as 1 Each (EA).
• Unit Price & Total Price: Fields for bidders to enter their proposed pricing for each CLIN. Prices are redacted with 'XXXXX' in the provided template.
• TOTAL: Field to sum the total price for all CLINs.

Bidders must complete and submit this quote sheet as part of their response to the solicitation. It is the primary mechanism for providing pricing for the real property appraisal services. The solicitation states that one award will be made for the aggregate of all items, meaning bidders should price all CLINs. The redacted prices indicate where specific cost information needs to be provided by the bidder.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a compilation of various U.S. Department of Labor Wage Determinations under the Service Contract Act. It provides the minimum wage and fringe benefits required for various occupations in specific geographic areas within California.

• Wage Determinations: Lists specific wage determination numbers, revision numbers, and dates of last revision.
• Geographic Areas: Specifies the counties or areas within California covered by each wage determination.
• Occupational Listings: Provides a detailed list of occupations, their corresponding codes, and the required hourly wage rate.
• Fringe Benefits: Indicates that fringe benefits are required and follow the occupational listing.
• Executive Orders: Includes notes on Executive Orders 13706 (Paid Sick Leave) and 13658 (Minimum Wage), outlining contractor obligations and applicable rates.
• Benefits: Details Health & Welfare, Vacation, and Holiday benefits that must be provided to employees.
• Footnotes: Explains specific conditions or exclusions, such as for Computer Employees and Air Traffic Controllers.
• Hazardous Pay Differential: Outlines additional pay for work involving ordnance and explosives.
• Uniform Allowance: Specifies requirements for uniform provision and maintenance.
• Conformance Process: Describes the procedure for requesting authorization of additional classifications and wage rates not listed in the determination.

This document is crucial for bidders as it establishes the minimum labor costs (wages and fringe benefits) that must be factored into their proposals for any contract work performed in the specified California counties. Understanding these requirements is essential for accurate cost estimation and ensuring compliance with federal labor laws.