Description
The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is issuing an Invitation for Bid for a multi‑provider, on‑call and as‑needed Title and Escrow Services agreement covering properties located in Lassen County. The contract will be awarded to up to two qualified title‑and‑escrow firms that hold a current California Title and Escrow license. Work will be performed on a service‑request basis, with preliminary title reports due within 30 days of request and escrow closings generally completed within 30‑90 days. The agreement spans approximately five years, with a new‑order window from December 2026 through November 2029. Bidders must submit a detailed price schedule, certification documents, and a Darfur Act certification; no subcontracting is permitted. Preference incentives are available for small‑business and DVBE firms.
• Core services: preliminary title reports, title record searches, title insurance issuance, and escrow closings (including reconveyances and endorsements).
• Mandatory licensing: California Title & Escrow license; required insurance and bonding; compliance with SB 1383 organic‑waste recycling, Darfur Act, and relevant executive orders.
• Submission requirements: completed ADM‑1412 bid proposal, certification sheet, Darfur certification, and copy of the title & escrow license, all hand‑delivered by 2 p.m. PT on 12 Nov 2026.