Title and Escrow Services Under the Community Development Block Grant - Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR)

The County of Maui Office of Recovery is seeking a qualified title agency to provide comprehensive title and escrow services for projects funded under the Community Development Block Grant – Disaster Recovery (CDBG‑DR) program. The contract is an on‑call, as‑needed arrangement lasting three years with two optional one‑year extensions. Services include title reviews, preliminary reports, insurability determinations, curative actions, escrow coordination, recording, post‑closing services, and optional supplemental services such as corrective recording and extra research. Pricing is to be submitted on a per‑parcel or transaction basis, with detailed rate tables for various property value tiers. The award will be based on technical approach, qualifications, price, and compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. • Scope: Title searches, escrow administration, settlement coordination, recording, and related post‑closing activities for CDBG‑DR funded projects. • Contract term: 3 years (with up to two 1‑year extensions). • Delivery: On‑call, as‑needed; no guaranteed minimum volume. • Pricing: Fixed unit rates per parcel, tiered fees based on property value, and optional supplemental service rates. • Eligibility: Must be a Hawaii‑licensed title agency and able to obtain required state compliance certificates. • Submission: Electronic via PublicPurchase.com by Oct 1, 2026 4:00 PM HST. • Questions due: Sep 10, 2026.