Description
Caltrans is seeking one or more qualified title and escrow service providers to support future right‑of‑way acquisitions for state highway projects in Siskiyou County. The contract will be on‑call, as‑needed, and will run for a five‑year period, with the first three years designated for service‑request windows. The contractor must hold a current California Title and Escrow license, cannot subcontract any portion of the work, and must meet specified insurance and data‑security requirements. Payments will be based on unit‑price rates submitted in the ADM‑1412 pricing sheet, with a 10 % reconveyance/subordination fee added. Small‑business and DVBE preferences are available, and the agency may award multiple contracts under the multi‑provider structure.
• Provide preliminary title reports, title record searches, ownership statements, updates/continuation guarantees, and related documentation for parcels in Siskiyou County.
• Deliver residential and commercial title‑insurance policies and litigation guarantees within 30 days of escrow close or Caltrans request.
• Perform escrow services, including reconveyance, subordination, and handling of third‑party fees (capped at $1,000 per deed).
• Comply with insurance (general liability $1 M/$2 M, auto $1 M, workers’ comp) and data‑security (AES‑256 encryption, breach notification) standards; no subcontracting is permitted.