Description
The California Department of Transportation is seeking one or more qualified title and escrow firms to provide on‑call, as‑needed services for right‑of‑way acquisitions in Siskiyou County. The contract is a multi‑provider agreement that will run for approximately five years, during which contractors will perform title searches, issue title‑insurance policies, handle escrow administration, reconveyances, subordination filings and related documentation on a per‑transaction basis. Bids must be sealed, submitted by June 30 2026, and will be evaluated on price and compliance with licensing, insurance and performance requirements.
• Services include preliminary title reports, title‑insurance issuance, litigation guarantees, escrow closing, reconveyance and subordination work.
• All work must be performed by the contractor’s own staff; subcontracting is not permitted.
• Contractors must hold a valid California Department of Insurance title and escrow license and carry the specified insurance coverage.
• Payments are based on per‑parcel or per‑document rates; third‑party reconveyance fees are capped at $1,000 per deed of trust.