Legal and Title Services – Mineral Interest Waiver

The contract pertains to legal and title services required to obtain a waiver of signatures from recorded mineral interest holders in accordance with Section 16.20.060 A.1 of the Bakersfield Municipal Code. This involves identifying, contacting, and securing voluntary waivers from all parties holding recorded interests in subsurface minerals related to a specific project or development within Bakersfield, ensuring compliance with local regulatory requirements for land use or construction activities. The contractor is responsible for conducting thorough title research, coordinating with mineral interest holders, and preparing legally sound documentation to facilitate the waiver process without the need for formal signatures under applicable municipal provisions. The work is classified as a subcontract under the NAICS code 541110, indicating its focus on legal services, and is directly tied to the City of Bakersfield’s efforts to advance development projects while adhering to municipal code stipulations. The performance of the contract is centered in Bakersfield, California, with no specified subcontractor or primary agency organizational structure beyond the city’s involvement. The solicitation, posted on June 5, 2026, and accessible via a public project link, implies transparency and regulatory oversight, and the successful completion of this task will remove a critical legal barrier to project progression by formally eliminating the need for consent from mineral rights holders under the cited municipal provision.