26-20-002 IFB Title and Escrow Services

California’s Department of Housing and Community Development is seeking a licensed title and escrow provider to handle the transfer, assignment, and reconveyance of up to 375 existing loans covering roughly 250 properties located in the City of Lindsay, Tulare County. The contractor must produce preliminary title reports, execute mortgage note, deed‑of‑trust, and covenant assignments (including notarization and recording), issue 104.1 endorsements and ALTA lender’s title‑insurance policies, manage reconveyances/partial reconveyances, and conduct up to three on‑site mobile notary visits. All work is primarily remote with strict timelines for document delivery, and the contract runs for one year starting December 1 2026, with two optional 12‑month extensions. • Provides comprehensive title‑and‑escrow transactional services for a defined loan portfolio. • Requires a California‑licensed title company/agency and liability insurance (≥ $100,000 CSL). • Includes optional preferences for Small Business, DVBE, and TACPA, and a $100,000 cap for “unusual costs.”