California eProcure #03A4214

Caltrans On-Call Title and Escrow Services for Nevada County Highway Projects

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is seeking multiple licensed providers for on-call and as-needed title and escrow services in Nevada County to support state highway property acquisitions. - Government Buyer: - California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), Division of Procurement and Contracts, District 3/North Region Right of Way - Products and Services Requested: - Preliminary title reports (250 units) - Title record searches (10 hours) - Statement of record ownership (5 units) - Updates/continuation guarantees for title reports and litigation guarantees (50 units) - Copies of additional documents, document signing/preparation fees, electronic recording, disbursement, and document handling - Title insurance policies for residential and commercial transactions across a wide range of property values (multiple units per value tier) - Litigation guarantees for both residential and commercial transactions (multiple units per value tier) - Escrow services for residential and commercial transactions (multiple units per value tier) - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Providers must be licensed title and escrow companies regulated by the California Department of Insurance - Services must include in-person title searches at the county recorder's office, handling of various deed types, and litigation guarantees - Timely delivery is emphasized, with some services requiring expedited turnaround - Contract encourages participation from small businesses and disabled veteran business enterprises, with a 25% small business participation goal - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; only licensed title and escrow companies are eligible

Description

This solicitation is for a multi-provider on-call and as-needed agreement to provide title and escrow services for property acquisitions needed to accommodate future State highways in Nevada County, California. Services include furnishing preliminary title reports, policies of title insurance, litigation guarantees, and performing escrow services as required. The contract requires timely delivery of title reports and insurance policies, with some services potentially expedited. Bidders must be licensed title and escrow companies regulated by the California Department of Insurance.

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