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The United States Coast Guard (USCG) is seeking proposals for a direct lease with an option to purchase of family housing in the North Bend, Coos Bay, Oregon area. This is a solicitation for vendors with existing property suitable for constructing residential housing, not an exclusive government construction project. The USCG plans to lease approximately 48 housing units, with a breakdown of 30 three-bedroom, two-bath units and 14 four-bedroom, two-bath units, with at least 4 of these meeting ADA guidelines. One unit will be a basic three-bedroom, two-bath unit located near the perimeter. All units require two-car garages and off-street parking. The lease term will be one year with up to four option years. The acquisition will be phased, with three separate leases anticipated. The option to purchase is expected to be exercised during the second year of the lease, but the due diligence period may extend. Rent will be at current market rates and paid in arrears electronically through SAM. gov. A vendor registration in SAM. gov is required for payment. The option to purchase agreement will be attached to the lease, potentially including an option to purchase fee held in escrow. The maximum time for the USCG to decide on purchase is five years. The seller must provide clear title, proof of ownership, and a lot survey plat at least two weeks before USCG occupancy. Proposals must include floor plans, mechanical systems, appliance packages, general construction details, asking purchase price, and estimated monthly rent. Site development features, proximity to services, construction timelines, and proposed amenities will also be considered. The final selection will be based on best value, evaluating all required elements. For agency protests, interested parties are encouraged to first contact the contracting officer and then the USCG Ombudsman for Agency Protests (OPAP) at ***@***. *. * award or performance may be suspended during a protest unless justified for urgent and compelling reasons or in the best interest of the government. The agency aims to resolve protests within 35 calendar days.
The bid notice states that all rent payments are made electronically through sam. gov and The uscg pays rent for leased property in arrears. monthly rent payments for the lease would be released generally within the last 10 days of the month that is being paid.
The bid notice states that standard warranty issues commiserate with new construction would be the builders responsibility throughout the lease term.
The bid notice states that final selection will be based on best value that evaluates and compares all required elements including the following: housing unit layouts and floorplans purchase price lease rent amenities site development features construction timelines construction quality.
The bid notice states that vendor proposals must include the following information to be considered: housing units: floorplans layouts with room types clearly identified for each unit type to include square footage. proposed mechanical systems i. e. hvac, water heater, sewage system type, water source, gas systems, emergency power, sewage lift systems, solar power, electrical service capacity, radon management, etc. proposed appliance packages and other furnishings. general construction details i. e. wood metal studs, trusses rafters, single two story, slabs crawlspaces basements, asphalt metal roofing, wood composite brick stone vinyl siding, etc. asking purchase price per unit type note final purchase amount subject to uscg appraisal. estimated monthly rent per unit type note subject to market rates at time of lease execution.
The bid notice states that To be timely protests must be filed within the period specified in FAR **** e. and The agencys goal is to resolve protests in less than 35 calendar days from the date of filing.