Land Acquisition Title and Closing Services

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Master Agreement PL355 is a comprehensive Indefinite Delivery Vehicle (IDV) designed to provide real estate title insurance services for land acquisition and land management projects throughout the state. The contract enables the prime contractor to deliver a wide range of critical title-related services, including ownership and encumbrance reports, title search reports, title commitments, title searches, search updates, title policies, and closing services. These services support various state conservation and land management initiatives, such as Florida Forever projects, state park acquisitions, and historic trail land purchases.

The master agreement was originally awarded to Burke Blue Hutchinson Walters & Smith, P.A. on April 29, 2016, with an initial three-year performance period ending on April 28, 2019, and the potential for up to three one-year renewals. The contract covers the entire state of Florida and operates as a task assignment-based master agreement, with no guaranteed minimum work volume. Pricing is structured with fixed fees for specific services, ranging from $75 for title searches to $300 for closing services, and the contract allows for hourly rates between $75 and $225 for specialized services. An amendment in 2019 extended the contract's performance period through April 29, 2022, and added provisions regarding public records requirements and vendor compliance.