IFB-On-Call, and As-Needed Multi-Provider Title and Escrow Services in Glenn County

The California Department of Transportation is soliciting bids for on-call and as-needed multi-provider Title and Escrow Services in Glenn County to support the acquisition of properties needed for future State highway facilities. This Invitation for Price Quote (IFPQ) solicitation requires bidders to be title and escrow companies regulated by the California Department of Insurance. The primary deliverable is the provision of professional title and escrow services for property acquisitions, with key objectives including facilitating timely and compliant property transactions to support highway development initiatives. Required qualifications include valid licensing and regulation by the California Department of Insurance, along with demonstrated experience in title and escrow services. The solicitation was posted on March 12, 2026, with a submission deadline of March 26, 2026. Written questions must be submitted by March 19, 2026, at 5:00 p.m., and bidders should anticipate a proposed award date of April 3, 2026, with contract commencement expected on April 15, 2026.

This procurement is limited to certified Small Businesses (SB), including Micro Businesses, or Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises (DVBE) under Government Code Section 14838.5, which restricts competition to these designated entity classifications. Bidders must be registered with the California Labor Commissioner's Office at the Department of Industrial Relations and comply with Government Code Section 19134 regarding employee wages and benefits. Prospective vendors are required to provide proof of workers' compensation and employer's liability insurance of $1,000,000, commercial general liability coverage of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate, and motor vehicle liability of $1,000,000 combined single limit per accident, with Caltrans named as additional insured. The solicitation documents indicate that Caltrans requires at least two price quotes from certified SB/MB or DVBE entities before award authorization; however, specific budget ranges or contract values are not explicitly detailed in the available solicitation materials.