California eProcure #01A6673

Caltrans Solicits On-Call Title and Escrow Services for Del Norte County Property Acquisitions

This opportunity is for licensed title and escrow companies to provide on-call services supporting Caltrans property acquisitions in Del Norte County for future state highway projects. - Government Buyer: - California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), Division of Procurement and Contracts, District 3/North Region/Right of Way - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named; bidders must be licensed title and escrow companies regulated by the California Department of Insurance - Products/Services Requested: - Preliminary title reports (up to 30 units) - Title record searches (up to 10 hours) - Statements of record ownership (up to 5 units) - Updates/continuation guarantees for title reports and litigation guarantees (up to 15 units) - Copies of additional documents (up to 5 units) - Document signing and preparation fees (1 each) - Electronic recording, disbursement, and document handling fees (up to 5 units each) - Title insurance policies and litigation guarantees for residential and commercial transactions (multiple tiers by transaction amount) - Escrow services for residential and commercial transactions (multiple tiers) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Bidders must hold a valid California Department of Insurance Title and Escrow license - No subcontracting is allowed - Services must include expedited preliminary title reports and litigation guarantees as needed - Title insurance policies and litigation guarantees must be delivered within 30 days of escrow close or written request - Encourages participation by small businesses and disabled veteran business enterprises (25% small business goal) - Services are on-call and as-needed, supporting a variety of property acquisition scenarios including partial acquisitions and reconveyances

Description

This solicitation is for a multi-provider on-call and as-needed service request-based agreement to provide Title and Escrow Services for the acquisition of properties needed to accommodate future State highway facilities in Del Norte County. The bidder must be a title and escrow company regulated by the California Department of Insurance and capable of providing quick and timely preliminary reports on multiple parcels associated with transportation projects. Services include title searches, escrow services, and handling various types of deeds, with some services requiring expedited processing. The agreement involves dealing with partial acquisitions, reconveyances, and occasional ownership by utilities or government agencies.

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