Title Search and Closing Services for Michigan NRCS’s Easement Programs

The Natural Resources Conservation Service seeks title search and closing services to support various easement acquisition programs throughout Michigan. Vendors must provide mineral patent title searches, title commitments, closing activities, and final title insurance policies in accordance with the scope of work. Quotes will be evaluated based on pricing schedules for preliminary searches, commitment updates, recording fees, and title insurance premiums as provided in the pricing sheet attachment. Quotes are due no later than February 17, 2024.

This is a total HUBZone set-aside designated under NAICS code 524127 for title abstract and settlement services with a size standard of $47 million. The acquisition has been assigned PSC code R404 for title plant maintenance and abstract services. Work will be performed statewide throughout Michigan's 83 counties. Wage determinations from the Service Contract Act are included to ensure proper payment of prevailing rates. The blanket purchase agreement will have a one-year base period and four optional one-year extensions to cover title work required for ongoing easement acquisitions.