Summary
The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is soliciting bids from licensed title and escrow companies for multi-provider on-call and as-needed title and escrow services in Humboldt County to support the acquisition of properties necessary for future State highway facilities. The scope includes providing preliminary title reports, conducting title searches at county recorder offices, managing escrow services for property acquisitions including partial acquisitions requiring reconveyance, and issuing title insurance policies and litigation guarantees within specified timeframes. Bidders must hold a valid Title and Escrow license from the California Department of Insurance and are encouraged to subcontract at least 25% of their net price to certified Small Businesses or Micro Businesses.