Nkao-h&RW abandonment title searches

The Department of the Interior's Bureau of Reclamation, specifically the Nebraska-Kansas Area Office (NKAO), has issued a Special Notice seeking qualified contractors to perform title searches related to the Culbertson Canal and Lateral System easement abandonments. The notice concerns properties located in Hitchcock and Red Willow Counties, Nebraska, stemming from the local irrigation district's discontinuance and non-renewal of its repayment contract. This situation has resulted from the canal system remaining unused for over 20 years, necessitating a comprehensive title search process. The Bureau of Reclamation is conducting market research to identify potential contractors capable of executing these specialized title search services. The opportunity is classified under the NAICS category 541191 for Title Abstract and Settlement Offices.

Contractors interested in this opportunity must be licensed to conduct title insurance business in Nebraska and comply with state legal requirements. The Special Notice requires respondents to submit detailed company information, including socio-economic classification, Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) number, and confirmation of active System for Award Management (SAM) registration. Responses are due by February 21, 2025, at 4:30pm MST, and must be submitted directly to Michelle Romine via email. It is critical to note that this is a market research initiative only, and no contract will be awarded based on the responses received. The primary objective is to identify contractors who can provide comprehensive title search reports that disclose property ownership, identify parties with property interests, and reference existing United States easements that will be abandoned. Potential contractors should carefully review the Sources Sought Notice and ensure they meet all specified criteria before submitting their information.