Burnet Municode #RFP 2026-04

Title Due Diligence, Escrow, and Closing Services for NRCS EWP Buyout Program – City of Burnet, TX

This opportunity involves the City of Burnet, Texas 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 parcels - Title curative work to resolve ownership or lien issues - Escrow services and closing coordination - Lien searches, owner and property verification - Issuance of title insurance policies - Document preparation, recording, and disbursement of funds - Compliance with Texas Department of Insurance, federal regulations (URA, 49 CFR Part 24, 2 CFR Part 200), and post-closing services - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Services must comply with all applicable federal and state requirements - No racially discriminatory DEI activities per Executive Order 14398 - DBE/WBE/MBE participation requirements are suspended - Compensation is on a per-parcel basis upon acceptance of deliverables - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; open to all qualified service providers - Place of Performance: - Multiple residential and commercial parcels within the City of Burnet, Texas, including specific addresses such as 1102 S Pierce St., 104 E Valley St., 1010 Oak St., and others - Contract Structure: - Services are performed per parcel, with no performance or payment bond required - Timely completion is required to meet federally funded project deadlines

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 scope includes title examination, curative work, escrow services, and closing coordination in compliance with federal and state regulations. The work involves multiple parcels damaged in a 2025 flood event, with services performed on a per-parcel basis. Proposals will be evaluated based on qualifications, approach, and price.

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