RFP MLB Title Work Services

The Michigan Land Bank Fast Track Authority (MLB) has issued Request for Proposals #19-0004 for comprehensive title work services targeting approximately 150 properties primarily located in Southeast Michigan. The primary objective is to conduct 40-year title searches to determine title insurability and potential quiet title actions for the agency's statewide portfolio of approximately 2,900 parcels. Respondents must be licensed insurance companies in Michigan with a minimum of three years of similar title work experience. The RFP requires detailed technical and price proposals, with evaluation criteria focusing on technical qualifications, experience, staffing, financial stability, and pricing. Proposals were due on December 10, 2018 at 5:00 PM, with the initial contract period spanning from January 1, 2019 through September 30, 2019, and options for two additional annual extensions. All communications were to be conducted via email to landbank@michigan.gov, and no pre-bid meeting was scheduled.

The solicitation does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The MLB will not guarantee a minimum number of parcels and will distribute work based on business needs, geographical location, and each respondent's capacity. While specific budget ranges are not disclosed, the contract will be awarded on a best-value basis. Respondents are required to maintain firm pricing throughout the contract duration. The MLB expects the selected vendor(s) to provide comprehensive title search documentation, including issuing title insurance commitments, identifying ownership interests, and documenting any property encumbrances. The procurement appears to be open to qualified insurance companies with demonstrated expertise in title research and insurance services, with the agency seeking to establish a flexible, performance-based contractual relationship for managing its property portfolio's title-related requirements.