IFB Title and Escrow Services in Tuolumne County

Solicitation 10A2951 is an on-call, as-needed, multi-provider agreement for the California Department of Transportation to obtain title and escrow services for properties located in Tuolumne County. The contract involves providing title searches, preliminary reports, and escrow services for transportation projects, including the recording of deeds and the delivery of title insurance policies and litigation guarantees. The term for placing new orders is estimated to run from November 1, 2026, through October 31, 2029, with an overall agreement expiration date of October 31, 2031. Bidders must be regulated by the California Department of Insurance and maintain a valid title and escrow license throughout the contract duration. The award will be granted to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder based on contract price. Bids are evaluated using a specific bid proposal sheet where any blank unit price columns or price ranges will result in the bid being deemed non-responsive. The agreement includes a 25 percent Small Business participation goal and offers a 5 percent preference for certified Small or Micro Businesses, capped at 50,000 dollars. Invoices are to be submitted in triplicate to the Caltrans District 10 Right of Way office in Stockton, California. The submission deadline for bids is November 10, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time.