Request for Proposal North Bend Family Housing

The United States Coast Guard North Bend/Coos Bay, OR Family Housing Request For Proposals Direct Lease with an Option to Purchase of Family Housing Peter C. Spinella, Real Estate Contracting Officer Michael Gibson, Oregon State Real Property Specialist LCDR Erick Jackson, Coast Guard Housing Asset Line Chief THIS SOLICITATION is issued in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) 15.2. This is a solicitation for offers from vendors that have existing property that would be suitable for constructing residential housing.   This is not a solicitation for an exclusive government construction project .  Responses to this notice are only considered offers and cannot be accepted by the U.S. Government to form a binding contract. If a change occurs to this solicitation, it will be released through the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) website.  It is the responsibility of the interested parties to monitor this site for additional information pertaining to this Solicitation, or future solicitations.  Any executed contract that results from this solicitation will be done under 14 USC 501(e). BACKGROUND The United States Coast Guard (USCG) is considering use of leasing authority provided by 10 USC 2835, leasing with an Option-to-Purchase, for housing needs identified in the North Bend / Coos Bay, Oregon area.  A Direct Lease with the Option-to-Purchase under this authority is a form of acquisition that allows the USCG to enter into an agreement for the potential purchase of housing not yet constructed.  The USCG will utilize these housing units for eligible CG personnel and family members who are stationed in the local area.  The USCG expects to enter into a lease prior to the start of construction with lease implementation commencing once the homes have been cleared for occupancy.  During the lease period, the USCG will perform due diligence and gather federal documents and reports to determine purchase eligibility.  Once the reports are obtained, the USCG may exercise the option and purchase the property.  Purchase offer price will be based on a government appraisal (subject to negotiations). PROJECT SCOPE/DELIVERABLES USCG Housing Notional Design Parameters Forty-Eight (48) housing units per the following breakdown: 30 units:  3-bedroom / 2 bath 14 units:  4-bedroom / 2 bath (minimum) 4 of these units to meet federal ADA family housing guidelines 1 unit:  3-bedroom / 2 bath (Most basic amenities. Unit should be located near the outer perimeter of all the other completed units) 2-car garages & off-street parking availability Acceptable layout options: Single Family Duplex 4 plex Garages may be attached or standalone Required upgrades (if applicable): Sprinkler systems are required for 3-Plex or multiplex layouts Other details: Each individual housing unit (regardless of layout option) may be constructed on an individual lot (preferred) Construction practices must adhere to all local, state, and federal codes/standards. The USCG prefers that all housing units be co-located within a single subdivision integrated within a larger community, however the USCG will consider alternatives Lease Details The Lease would be for One (1) year with up to, and not to exceed, Four (4) option years to extend the lease term. The USCG anticipates a total of Three (3) separate Leases representing a phased acquisition plan per the following schedule: Phase I – 10 units Phase II – 17 units Phase III – 18 units Each phase would be awarded subsequent only to the execution of the OtP at some point during the Lease term of the previous phase. The vendor may elect to assign the contract to a third-party (subject to USCG approval) that would take over lease execution and management. The expectation is the Option-to-Purchase would be executed during the second year of the lease, but the USCG does not guarantee the due-diligence period would not exceed this time. The Lease would be at current market rate at time of lease execution and at each extension. Standard warranty issues commensurate with new construction would be the builder’s responsibility throughout the Lease term.  The USCG would perform non-warranty maintenance throughout the Lease term. The USCG would retain full responsibility for managing tenant occupancy and turnover throughout the Lease term. The USCG would guarantee rent payment regardless of unit occupancy status. 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. Payments made beyond the 6th day of the following month are considered late. ALL RENT PAYMENTS ARE MADE ELECTRONICALLY THROUGH Sam.GOV.  In order to receive payment, vendor registration in Sam.GOV is required. Option-to-Purchase (OtP) Details : The USCG would retain first right-of-refusal to purchase the housing unit