IFB Multi-provider Title and Escrow Services in Butte County

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is seeking a qualified firm to provide on‑call, as‑needed title and escrow services for real‑property transactions located in Butte County. The contract will be a fixed‑price, multi‑provider agreement lasting five years, with a three‑year service‑request window and a possible one‑year extension for pending escrows. Bidders must hold a current California Title and Escrow license and cannot subcontract any portion of the work. The solicitation includes detailed unit‑price line items for title searches, insurance policies, litigation guarantees, escrow administration, and reimbursable third‑party reconveyance fees. • Perform title examinations, preliminary reports, updates, and provide title insurance policies and litigation guarantees per CLTA standards. • Administer escrow openings, closings, reconveyances, and subordination services, charging tiered rates based on transaction size. • Submit all required licensing, certifications, and insurance documentation; comply with state data‑security, civil‑rights, and other statutory disclosures. • No subcontracting allowed; all services must be performed by the contractor’s own staff. • Contract value is not disclosed, but the agreement caps total expenditures and includes a $50,000 small‑business discount and a potential 5 % DVBE incentive.