1. This is a multi-provider on-call and as-needed service request-based Agreement for Title and Escrow Services for the acquisition of properties needed to accommodate future State highway facilities in Del Norte County. Bidder must be a title and escrow company regulated by the California Department of Insurance. 2. Bidder must be able to provide quick and timely preliminary reports on multiple parcels associated with a transportation project. 3. 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. 4. 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. 5. Title searches may also include searches by legal descriptions and/or require in-person searches at the county recorder’s office.