26-064 Pre-Qualified Title Search Services Providers (CDBG, CDBG-DR, HOME, and SHIP)

The City of Pensacola Housing Department is seeking qualified, licensed, and insured title search service providers to perform real‑estate title work for properties funded by federal and state housing programs (CDBG, CDBG‑DR, HOME, SHIP) and vacant parcels. The contract is non‑exclusive and on an as‑needed basis; the City may award multiple contracts or none. Providers must deliver standard ownership and encumbrance reports, root of ownership reports, and 50‑year chain‑of‑title reports per task order, complying with 24 CFR 92.254 and the 30‑year Marketable Title Act. Proposals must include a flat‑fee price, timeline, qualifications, references, and a sample report. Evaluation weights: timeliness (40 %), cost (30 %), experience (20 %), references (10 %).