Title and Closing Services

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Master Agreement PL212 provides comprehensive land acquisition and real estate services for Regions 1, 2, and 3. The indefinite delivery vehicle covers critical services including title research, closing services, and professional real estate support for state land transactions. Specific services encompass title searches, ownership and encumbrance reports, title commitments, closing services, and expert witness support for land acquisition projects. The contract enables DEP to efficiently procure specialized real estate legal and title services across multiple Florida regions.

The master agreement was initially awarded to Smith, Thompson, Shaw, Minacci & Colon, P.A. and was originally executed on April 27, 2010, with an initial contract period running through April 26, 2013. An amendment extended the contract through April 26, 2015, and established a detailed rate schedule for services, including fixed-price fees for title searches, commitments, and closing services. The contract allows for potential annual rate adjustments up to 5% and covers services across Florida, with specific provisions for task assignments, E-Verify compliance, and specialized land acquisition support. While the total contract value is not explicitly stated, the vehicle provides a flexible mechanism for DEP to procure essential real estate and title services through a pre-qualified legal services provider.