REBID of Title Services for Right-of-Way

Washington County's Department of Land Use & Transportation is seeking a title insurance company to perform comprehensive title support services for right-of-way property acquisitions through a rebid contract (No. 2022.265-ITQ). The procurement aims to secure up to four firms to provide services including preliminary title reports, litigation reports, title insurance, deed research, and escrow services. The contract will span five years, from January 1, 2023, through December 31, 2027, with a non-exclusive arrangement where the county will issue work orders specifying scope, price, and turnaround time. Bidders must submit a comprehensive quote form detailing fees for each service, with pricing structured per tax lot and assuming a $500,000 transaction amount. The solicitation was released on November 15, 2022, with a question submission deadline of November 18, 2022, and a firm proposal submission deadline of November 22, 2022, at 3:00 pm. Evaluation will likely focus on pricing, service capabilities, and compliance with Oregon state laws and Washington County Procurement Rules.

The contract does not explicitly mention set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Contractors must meet extensive insurance requirements, including Commercial General Liability ($1,000,000/$2,000,000), Automobile Liability ($1,000,000), Workers' Compensation (following Oregon state law), and additional specialized coverages such as Professional Liability, Pollution/Asbestos Liability, Cyber Liability, and Physical Abuse and Molestation Insurance. The maximum deductible limit is set at $25,000, and all insurance policies must be primary, non-contributory, with a waiver of subrogation in favor of the county. While specific award values are not detailed, the multi-year contract and potential for multiple vendors suggest a significant procurement opportunity. The county also reserves the right to reject any or all quotes and includes provisions for potential cooperative purchasing with other public agencies, indicating flexibility in the procurement approach.