Title Services

Orange County, Florida is soliciting sealed electronic bids for a Title Services Term Contract (Y23-1010) through its Procurement Division, with responses due on April 18, 2023, at 4:00 PM EST. The contract will be awarded on an all-or-none basis to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, seeking professional title-related services including title searches, re-certification and update of title searches, title research, title insurance commitments, title insurance, and closing services. The initial contract term is two years, with potential for three additional one-year renewals. Estimated annual quantities include 750 title searches, 100 re-certification and update reports, and 100 closing services. Respondents must submit proposals exclusively through the OpenGov e-Procurement Platform, with strict prohibitions on hand-delivery, mailing, telephoning, faxing, or emailing offers. Key submission requirements include completing various forms such as a Drug-Free Workplace Form, Conflict of Interest Form, and E-Verification Certification. Pricing will be evaluated based on unit prices, with potential annual price adjustments using the Consumer Price Index, capped at a maximum 4% increase unless specifically authorized by the Procurement Division Manager.

The solicitation does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Bidders must create a free account on the OpenGov Platform and are required to upload documents in standard formats like Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, or Adobe PDF. Technical support is available through chat, email (support@procurenow.com), or phone (1-855-680-4747) during Monday-Friday, 8am-8pm EST. While a specific budget range is not detailed, the total two-year estimated bid value will be determined by the unit prices submitted by bidders. The County is not obligated to purchase a minimum quantity of services, providing flexibility in contract execution. The procurement is being managed by the Orange County Procurement Division, with Carrie Mathes leading the division and Melisa Vergara serving as the primary contracting agent for this solicitation. Interested vendors should carefully review all documentation and ensure compliance with the detailed submission requirements to be considered for this title services contract.