IFB-Multi-Provider Title and Escrow Services - Calaveras, San Joaquin & Stanislaus Counties

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has issued Invitation for Bid (IFB) #10A2802 for Multi-Provider Title and Escrow Services across Calaveras, San Joaquin, and Stanislaus Counties. This on-call, as-needed service contract will support property acquisitions for future state highway facilities, with an estimated contract period from August 1, 2025, to July 31, 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 record searches, residential and commercial title insurance policies, litigation guarantees, and escrow services. The solicitation requires vendors to perform title-related tasks typically within 30-90 days, with the ability to generate quick preliminary reports on multiple parcels. Bids are due by July 17, 2025, at 2:00 p.m., with Caltrans planning to award the contract to up to two lowest responsible bidders meeting all specified requirements.

The procurement includes specific enterprise participation goals, with a 25% Small Business (SB) participation requirement and an optional 5% Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) incentive. While DVBE participation is not mandatory, Caltrans encourages certified Small Businesses, Micro Businesses, or contractors willing to subcontract 25% of work to certified small businesses to submit bids. The solicitation includes detailed rate schedules for various title and escrow services across different transaction value ranges, indicating potential flexibility in contract scope and compensation. Interested vendors must demonstrate compliance with California Department of Insurance regulations and have the capacity to handle complex property acquisition support for state highway projects. Although a specific contract value is not explicitly stated, the multi-year, multi-provider structure suggests a potentially significant opportunity for qualified title and escrow service providers operating in the specified California counties.