IFB Title and Escrow Services in Lassen County

California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is soliciting bids for on-call and as-needed Title and Escrow Services in Lassen County under IFB #02A2535, with bids due August 13, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time. Two contractors will be awarded under a multi-provider agreement. A 5% Small Business (SB) or Micro Business (MB) preference applies to certified bidders (preference amounts not exceeding $50,000), and a 5% Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) incentive applies for 100% DVBE participation, with a combined dollar cap of $100,000 for all incentives and preferences.

Bidders must hold a valid California Department of Insurance–issued Title and Escrow license and meet all minimum qualifications or face rejection. Subcontracting is not permitted. Scope includes preliminary title reports, title record searches, statements of record ownership, updates to preliminary title reports, litigation guarantees, title insurance policies (across residential and commercial transaction categories ranging from $0 to $5,000,000), and escrow services for transportation projects. All services are performed during normal business hours, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., excluding State holidays.

The agreement is estimated to commence September 1, 2026 and expire August 31, 2031, with a three-year window for new order placement ending August 31, 2029. Bid pricing must include all employer payments, travel, insurance premiums, taxes, and other costs with no additional allowance unless specifically provided in the agreement. Winning bidders must provide proof of insurance, including $1 million general liability and $1 million automobile liability coverage within 10 working days of award notification.

Written questions are due August 6, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time. Bid opening is scheduled for August 13, 2026 at 2:30 p.m., and the proposed award date is August 27, 2026. The lowest responsive and responsible bidders meeting all specifications will be awarded, with ties determined by drawing lots. Caltrans reserves the right to terminate the agreement with 30 days' written notice for any or no cause.