IFB On-Call, and As-Needed Title and Escrow Services in Stanislaus County

California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), Division of Procurement and Contracts, is requesting bids for on-call and as-needed title and escrow services in Stanislaus County under IFB, with bids due July 2, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. A 5% preference for certified Small Businesses or Micro Businesses with the Department of General Services, Office of Small Business and DVEBE Services applies, and a 5% Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise incentive applies for verified 100% DVEBE participation, subject to a combined cap of $100,000.

The contractor must be a title and escrow company regulated by the California Department of Insurance. Scope includes preliminary title reports, title record searches, statement of record ownership charges, updates to preliminary title reports, litigation guarantees, document copying and preparation, electronic recording and receipt services, and disbursement services. The bidder must demonstrate capability to deliver quick and timely preliminary reports on multiple parcels for transportation projects.

Pricing is tiered by transaction amount (from $0 to $5,000,000) for residential and commercial title insurance policy rates, litigation guarantee rates, and escrow rates. All costs—employer payments, travel, insurance premiums, taxes, and other expenses—must be included in bid rates with no additional allowances unless specified in the agreement.

The estimated contract value is to be determined. The agreement term runs from August 3, 2026 (estimated) through August 2, 2031, with placement of new orders limited to a three-year period ending August 2, 2029. Caltrans may award up to two contractors. The contractor must obtain a valid Title and Escrow license from the California Department of Insurance and provide proof of general liability insurance ($1,000,000 per occurrence / $2,000,000 aggregate) and automobile liability insurance ($1,000,000 combined single limit) within 10 working days of award. Written questions are due June 24, 2026. The estimated award date is July 16, 2026.