Description
The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is seeking up to two qualified firms to provide on‑call, as‑needed title and escrow services for right‑of‑way (ROW) acquisitions in five Central‑Coast counties. The contract will be awarded on a lowest‑responsive‑bid basis and will operate under a multi‑provider, on‑call model, allowing Caltrans to issue individual service requests as projects arise. Contractors must hold a valid California Title & Escrow license, carry required insurance, and meet a series of civil‑rights, sanction‑compliance, and data‑security certifications. No subcontracting is permitted. The work includes preliminary title reports, detailed title searches, ownership statements, updates, title‑insurance policies, litigation guarantees, and escrow closings for both residential and commercial transactions.
• Provide title‑search, examination, and insurance services on an as‑needed basis for Caltrans ROW parcels in Santa Cruz, San Benito, Monterey, San Luis Obispo, and Santa Barbara counties.
• Deliver escrow administration, closing coordination, and related documentation for residential and commercial real‑estate transactions.
• Must submit unit‑price bids for each line‑item; the contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder(s) and may be extended up to five years with a possible one‑year amendment.