CN-370000-PL212-A2.pdf

This document is Amendment No. 2 to Contract No. PL212 between the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (the Department) and Smith, Thompson, Shaw, Minacci & Colon, P.A. (the Contractor). The amendment is part of a contract initially entered on April 27, 2010, and previously amended on June 30, 2011, involving title products and closing services for state land transactions.

The amendment exercises the first renewal option, extending the contract completion date from April 26, 2013 to April 26, 2015. It includes a revised rate schedule for title products and closing services across Regions 1, 2, and 3, with specific fees such as $295 for Title Search/Commitment for a Closing (Fixed Price Per Parcel), $150 for Ownership & Encumbrance Reports, and hourly rates for various services like Closing Services ($270 per closing), Senior Closer on-site ($43.65/hour), and Expert Witness Services ($242.50/hour). The contract allows for potential rate adjustments up to 5% annually, subject to Department review and formal amendment, and covers specialized services including title research, closing services, and travel-related expenses.