IFB Title and Escrow Lassen County

This is an on-call and as-needed Service Request based multi-provider Agreement for Title and Escrow Services in Lassen County. Bidder must be a title and escrow company regulated by the California Department of Insurance. Two (2) contractors may be awarded the agreement as a result of this solicitation.

You are invited to review and respond to this IFB 02A2568, titled Multi-provider On-Call, and As-Needed Title and Escrow Services in Lassen County.

Bidder must be able to provide quick and timely preliminary reports on multiple parcels associated with a transportation project.

On transportation projects only, a portion or percentage of these parcels will require escrow services. The number of escrows required will vary according to the final project alignment and various other conditions.

Many parcels are partial acquisitions requiring partial reconveyance. Occasionally, parcels may be owned by a utility company, railroad, and/or other State or Federal departments or agencies. The occurrence of these services is of a rare nature.

Title searches may also include searches by legal descriptions and/or require in-person searches at the county recorder’s office.

Escrow services will typically be initiated and concluded within 30 to 90 days depending upon whether reconveyance documents are required.

Title and Escrow services may deal with multiple types of deeds, such as grants, easements, and quitclaim deeds. However, deeds that are created by Caltrans will only require the Bidder to conduct the recording.

Some Title Reports or Litigation Guarantees may require the services to be performed on an expedited basis. Title Insurance policies and Litigation Guarantees must be received by Caltrans upon the sooner of 30 days from close of escrow or 30 days from the receipt of written request by Caltrans Contract Manager.

Refer to the Proposed Form of Agreement, Exhibit A, which is attached to this IFB, for a more complete description of services.

**Submission method:** All bids must be submitted and received by Caltrans Division of Procurement and Contracts, Bid Unit, by **November 12, 2026, 2:00 p.m.** Pacific Time. Bids received in electronic format will not be accepted. Late bids will not be considered.

Bids must include the documents identified on the *Required Documents*, Attachment 2. Bidder must submit a copy of the required Title and Escrow license **(required)** with the bid.

Bid opening will be held via teleconference on **November 12, 2026, 2:30 p.m.** The Agreement will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder meeting the requirements outlined in the IFB after verification and applicable incentives are applied. The Agreement, if awarded, shall be awarded to up to the two (2) responsible bidders who submit the lowest bids and meet all the specifications.

The bidder who receives the Agreement award will be requested to provide a Certificate of Insurance within 10 working days after the date of notification of award. Refer to the Proposed Form of Agreement, Exhibit E, for the applicable and specific Insurance requirements and coverage limits.

SB Preference of five percent (5%) will be granted on this IFB. DVBE participation is not required, but DVBE participation is encouraged, and a DVBE incentive will apply to this IFB.