Request for statements of qualifications to provide certain title-insurance related services (RFQ #2026-12)

The Nassau County Industrial Development Agency is requesting statements of qualifications from title insurers, title abstract firms, and other qualified entities to provide title insurance-related services for the Agency's projects, with statements due September 21, 2026 under RFQ #2026-12.

The scope includes conducting real property title searches, issuing or causing title insurance policies to be issued (directly or as authorized agents), performing UCC and tax lien searches, updating searches as required, assisting applicants in clearing title issues, and serving as escrow agent for documents and funds. Services are performed at the Agency's direction on a per-project basis.

The Agency intends to make awards on an as-needed basis and may split services among multiple contractors by establishing a list of responsive and responsible contractors. The contract term is no longer than two years, with either party able to terminate upon thirty days' written notice or the Agency able to terminate for material breach upon five days' written notice. No assurances regarding the number of projects assigned to any contractor are provided.

Respondents must provide cost estimates on a per-project basis excluding title premiums and describe their billing and payment structure. Professional liability insurance of $1 million per occurrence and $1 million aggregate, plus worker's compensation insurance, are required. Selection criteria include cost of services, demonstrated prior experience with similar clients and transactions, technical approach and knowledge of IDA laws and regulations, team member qualifications, presence in Nassau County, and client references.

Statements must be submitted in two sealed copies to the Nassau County Industrial Development Agency at One West Street, 4th Floor, Mineola, NY 11501, Attn: CEO/Executive Director, by 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time on September 21, 2026. The review period runs September 22–29, 2026, with interviews to be scheduled if required. Award notification is expected following the review period. Respondents may reference the Agency's project history at nassauida.org/projects-documents to identify business enterprises awarded identical or substantially similar contracts within the past five years.