IFB Title and Escrow Services in Mariposa County

Solicitation 10A2952 is a multi-provider, on-call agreement for the California Department of Transportation to obtain title and escrow services in Mariposa County. The selected contractor must be regulated by the California Department of Insurance and will be responsible for providing preliminary title reports, litigation guarantees, title insurance policies, and recording deeds such as grants and easements. Escrow services are typically expected to conclude within 30 to 90 days. The agreement is estimated to run from November 1, 2026, through October 31, 2029, with services performed during normal business hours. The contract will be awarded to up to two lowest responsive and responsible bidders. Evaluation focuses on the completeness of the bid package, valid licensing, and bonding qualifications. A five percent preference is available for certified Small Business or Micro Business entities, though SB-PW certifications are ineligible. Bidders must submit a completed Bid Proposal with single unit prices for all line items by November 10, 2026. Key compliance requirements include strict adherence to AES 256-bit or 128-bit encryption for State-owned data, FIPS 140-2 security standards, and the reporting of any Generative AI usage. Payment is governed by Government Code Chapter 4.5, and invoices must be submitted in triplicate to the Caltrans District 10 Right of Way office in Stockton.