IFB 10A2827 Multi-Provider Title and Escrow Services in San Juaquin County

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has issued Invitation for Bid (IFB) #10A2827 for Multi-Provider Title and Escrow Services covering Calaveras, San Joaquin, and Stanislaus Counties. This on-call, as-needed service contract will support right-of-way property acquisitions for state highway facilities, with a five-year term from October 1, 2025, to September 30, 2030. Bidders must be title and escrow companies regulated by the California Department of Insurance, capable of providing comprehensive services including preliminary title reports, title searches, escrow services, and related documentation. The bid response deadline is September 25, 2025, with an anticipated award date of October 2, 2025. Evaluation criteria will include pricing schedules for various services such as residential and commercial title policies, litigation guarantees, and escrow rates, with Caltrans planning to award contracts to up to two lowest responsible bidders meeting all specified requirements.

The solicitation strongly encourages small business participation, with Caltrans establishing a 25% Small Business (SB) participation goal. While Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation is not mandatory, bidders can receive a 5% DVBE incentive during bid evaluation. Contractors must submit comprehensive documentation including a Title and Escrow License, California Civil Rights Laws Certification, and Darfur Contracting Act Certification. Potential bidders needing accessible versions of solicitation documents can request them by emailing ADAdocs@dot.ca.gov or calling (833) 713-2922. The total estimated contract value will be determined during the bidding process, with the contract designed to provide flexible, on-demand title and escrow services to support state transportation infrastructure development across the specified counties.