RFR FWE-TITLE-25 (Title Examination Services Qualified Contractor List)

The Massachusetts Department of Fish and Game, along with the Departments of Conservation and Recreation, Agricultural Resources, and Environmental Protection, is establishing a Qualified Contractors List (FWE-TITLE-25) for as-needed professional title examination, attorney certification of title, and related research services. This rolling enrollment procurement accepts proposals until July 1, 2033, with a contract duration extending through December 31, 2033. Selected vendors will be eligible to bid on individual projects for land acquisitions, exchanges, and dispositions, with an estimated annual purchase value per contractor of less than $250,000. The primary deliverables include a full abstract of title, an attorney's certificate of title, and a clear narrative of title, all of which must comply with the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs specifications or the Massachusetts Real Estate Bar Association standards where applicable. To be eligible for the list, bidders must possess at least five years of experience in detailed title examinations, provide certification from a Massachusetts-admitted attorney in good standing with the Board of Bar Overseers, and maintain at least $1,000,000 in professional errors and omissions insurance. Project awards are based on best value, with a strong preference given to registered participants of the Small Business Purchasing Program. All bidders must also make a minimum 1% financial commitment to the Supplier Diversity Program by partnering with certified diverse business enterprises. Payments are primarily issued via Electronic Funds Transfer, and contractors are required to submit a Prompt Payment Discount form. Non-conforming work products must be corrected by the contractor at no additional cost to the Commonwealth.