Burnet Municode #RFP 2026-004

City of Burnet Solicitation for Title, Escrow, and Closing Services for NRCS EWP Buyout

The City of Burnet, Texas is seeking qualified firms to provide title due diligence, escrow, and closing services for property acquisitions under the NRCS Emergency Watershed Protection (EWP) Buyout Program. - Government Buyer: - City of Burnet, Texas (City Engineer's Office) - Scope of Services: - Comprehensive title searches and examinations for multiple flood-damaged parcels - Title due diligence and curative review, including identification and resolution of title defects - Lien investigations (tax, mechanics, judgment liens) - Owner and property history verification - Issuance of owners and/or lenders title insurance policies - Escrow management, including collection and disbursement of funds - Closing and settlement coordination, including document preparation and fund disbursement - Post-closing services such as recording deeds and maintaining transaction records - Compliance with federal and state regulations (URA, 49 CFR Part 24, 2 CFR Part 200, Texas Department of Insurance, FEMA, USDA) - Notable Requirements: - Services must be performed on a per-parcel basis for multiple properties - Strict adherence to federal and state regulatory requirements - DBE/WBE/MBE participation is encouraged - Compensation is provided per parcel upon completion and acceptance of deliverables - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; the solicitation is open to all qualified firms - Place of Performance: - Multiple residential and commercial parcels in Burnet, Texas, including specific addresses such as 1102 S Pierce St., 104 E Valley St., and others

Description

The City of Burnet is soliciting proposals for title due diligence, escrow, and closing services to support property acquisitions under the NRCS Emergency Watershed Protection Buyout Program. The work involves title examination, curative work, escrow management, and closing coordination in compliance with federal and state regulations. The scope includes comprehensive title searches, lien investigations, title insurance issuance, escrow services, closing and settlement coordination, document preparation, fund disbursement, and regulatory compliance. Proposals will be evaluated based on qualifications, approach, and price, with compensation on a per-parcel basis.

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