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Bid Title

ABSTRACT TITLE SEARCH SERVICES FOR MULTIPLE LOCATIONS, BUFFALO

Issuing Agency

City of Buffalo

Location

New York

Published Date

Jun 11, 2026

Closing Date

Jun 30, 2026

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

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Project Description

Bid Title:	ABSTRACT TITLE SEARCH SERVICES FOR MULTIPLE LOCATIONS, BUFFALO
Category:	City of Buffalo Bids & RFPs
Status:	Open

Description: VIEW FULL RFP HERE Publication Date/Time: 6/11/2026 12:00 PM Closing Date/Time: 6/30/2026 4:00 PM Related Documents: RFP Abstract Title Search for 40 parcels_Edit

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CITY OF BUFFALO

NEW YORK

OFFICE OF STRATEGIC PLANNING, DIVISION OF REAL ESTATE

65 NIAGARA SQUARE, ROOM 920 CITY HALL

BUFFALO, NEW YORK 14202-3302

PHONE (716) 851-5278 FAX (716) 851-5590

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

FOR

ABSTRACT TITLE SEARCH SERVICES

FOR

MULTIPLE LOCATIONS, BUFFALO

Date Issued:

Question Submission Deadline:

Answers Posted to City of Buffalo Website:

Proposal Submission Deadline:

June 11th, 2026

June 18th, 2026 at 4:00 pm

June 25th, 2026

June 30th, 2026 at 4:00 pm

CONTACT PERSON:

Yvonne Bailey

CITY OF BUFFALO, OFFICE OF STRATEGIC PLANNING, DIVISION OF REAL ESTATE

65 NIAGARA SQUARE, ROOM 920 CITY HALL

BUFFALO, NEW YORK 14202-3302

EMAIL ADDRESS: ybailey@buffalony.gov

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SECTION 1 – INTRODUCTION

The City of Buffalo through its Mayor’s Office of Strategic Planning, Division of Real Estate

(hereinafter “the City”) has issued this Request for Proposals (RFP) seeking proposals to perform

an Abstract Title Search (such title report to be in a form which can be utilized for purposes of

writing a commitment for title insurance) for various City-owned parcels.

The City of Buffalo is currently preparing redevelopment strategies for vacant, city-owned

properties in various neighborhoods. As part of this initial redevelopment strategy, the City is

proposing to construct forty (40) single family houses on multiple parcels located in and around

the Masten Park neighborhood. Most sites will be assembled from multiple parcels, with some

sites splitting parcels between one another. Attachment A includes a map of the 40 proposed

parcels overlaying the previous parcels. Attachment B details the proposed parcel dimensions for

each of the forty (40) parcels. The City of Buffalo, Division of Real Estate is requesting bid

proposals to perform an Abstract of Title Search for each of the forty (40) proposed lots listed in

Attachment B and summarized below:

Neighborhood Area 1

- 333 Woodlawn Ave (contains portion of 339 Woodlawn Ave)

- 339 Woodlawn Ave (contains all of 341 Woodlawn Ave)

- 371 Woodlawn Ave (contains portion of 373 Woodlawn Ave)

- 375 Woodlawn Ave (contains portion of 373 Woodlawn Ave)

- 16 Storz Ave (contains portion of 20 Storz Ave)

- 20 Storz Ave (contains portion of 24 Storz Ave)

- 24 Storz Ave (contains all of 26 Storz Ave)

- 83 Dupont St (contains portion of 85 Dupont St)

- 89 Dupont St (contains portion of 85 Dupont St)

Neighborhood Area 2

- 144 Winslow Ave (contains portion of 146 Winslow Ave)

- 148 Winslow Ave (contains portion of 146 & 152 Winslow Ave)

- 154 Winslow Ave (contains portion of 152 Winslow Ave)

- 145 Winslow Ave (contains portion of 147 Winslow Ave)

- 151 Winslow Ave (contains portion of 147 Winslow Ave)

- 155 Winslow Ave (contains portion of 151 & 157 Winslow Ave)

- 159 Winslow Ave (contains portion of 157 Winslow Ave)

- 161 Winslow Ave (contains portion of 159 Winslow Ave)

- 195 Winslow Ave (contains portion of 197 Winslow Ave)

- 201 Winslow Ave (contains portion of 197 Winslow Ave)

- 230 Landon St

- 464 Riley St

- 474 Riley St

- 514 Riley St (contains portion of 518 Riley St)

- 520 Riley St (contains portion of 518 Riley St)

Neighborhood Area 3

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- 363 East Utica St (contains portion of 367 East Utica St)

- 367 East Utica St (contains all of 369 East Utica St)

- 86 Landon St (contains portion of 90 Landon St)

- 92 Landon St (contains portion of 90 Landon St)

- 96 Landon St (contains portion of 92 Landon St)

- 100 Landon St (contains all of 98 Landon St & portion of 102 Landon St)

- 104 Landon St (contains portion of 102 Landon St)

- 105 Landon St (contains portion of 107 Landon St)

- 109 Landon St (contains portion of 107 Landon St)

- 113 Landon St (contains portion of 109 Landon St)

- 117 Landon St (contains portion of 113 Landon St)

- 35 Kingsley St (contains portion of 39 Kingsley St)

- 41 Kingsley St (new address, contains portion of 39 Kingsley St and all of 43 Kingsley St)

- 67 Kingsley St (contains portion of 69 Kingsley St)

- 71 Kingsley St (new address, contains portions of 69 & 73 Kingsley St)

- 77 Kingsley St (contains portion of 73 Kingsley St)

SECTION 2- SCOPE OF WORK

The Scope of Work to be included in this project includes:

1. Bid proposals to perform an Abstract Title Search (such title report to be in a form which

can be utilized for purposes of writing a commitment for title insurance) for the 40 proposed

City-owned lots listed in Attachment B (highlighted in green).

2. A subsequent reading of the survey which the City shall provide at a later date (survey has

been bid out also).

i. Any optional components or features must be separately referenced and

include any and all costs attributed to such features. Reimbursable expenses

should also be listed such as deliverables, consultant travel, and any printing

cost.

SECTION 3 – PROPOSAL REQUIREMENTS

Proposals must include the following information in a brief and concise format. Proposals must be clear,

legible, and complete. The City of Buffalo reserves the right to request additional information during the

review of qualifications and to reject any and all submissions.

3. 1 Cover Letter

Each Offeror or their authorized representative shall prepare and sign a cover letter. Submission

of the letter shall constitute a representation by the Offeror that it is willing and able to perform

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the services described in this RFP and their proposal.

3.2 Company Profile

Each Offeror is required to prepare and submit a brief description of the Offeror’s firm,

company, or corporation, which must include:

1. Name, mailing address, email address, telephone number and fax number of the

primary contact person for firm;

2. Brief description of the firm experience, qualifications, M/WBE and any community

involvement.

3. Each Offeror must provide references from at least two (2) past/current customers or

other governmental entities where Offeror has provided similar services. At a

minimum, the following information must be included for each client’s reference:

a. Client name, address, contact person name, telephone, and email;

b. Description of contract, provided that they are similar to the services

outlined in this Request for Proposals;

The City may solicit relevant information concerning Offeror’s record of past performance from

previous clients, or any other available sources.

3.3 Experience and Qualifications

Each Offeror must provide a summary of their professional qualifications and describe the

following information:

a. Pertinent areas of expertise and past experience.

b. Base location(s) (local facility, as applicable),

3.4 Project Timeline

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A description of the timeframe needed to complete the Abstract Title Search for each of the forty (40)

proposed parcels. The City of Buffalo is interested in attaining Abstract Title Searches as soon as possible

to meet an expedited project timeline and would therefore accept title searches upon completion in an

ongoing manner. Please include a project schedule that incorporates the expected start and completion

timeframes for each lot.

3.5 Cost Proposal

The proposal should include a proposed fee for all services delineated by task as outlined in the

consultant’s proposed scope of work. Each proposal shall include a delineation of all costs

attributed to each site’s specific requirements. The cost proposal should include the hourly rate

of each staff member who will work on a task and their number of hours by task. Any optional

components or features recommended by the Consultant must be separately referenced and

include any and all costs attributed to such features. Reimbursable expenses should also be listed

such as equipment costs, deliverables, consultant travel, and any printing cost.

3.6 Non-Collusion Bidding Certification and Statement of Compliance and Conflict of

Interest, Buffalo Living Wage Commission Application Form

Offerors must complete and sign the Statement of Compliance and Conflict of Interest Form, the Non-

Collusion Bidding Certification, and the Buffalo Living Wage Commission Application Form included

in this RFP. Please be sure to include these in the proposal submission.

SECTION 4– INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS

4.1 General Invitation

The City invites all interested parties to submit proposals for the services described herein. For

purposes of this RFP, the City’s designee shall be Yvonne Bailey, Director of Real Estate from the

Mayor’s Office of Strategic Planning, Division of Real Estate for the City of Buffalo.

The Division of Real

Estate will receive all

proposals via email by no

later than June 30th,

2026, at 4:00 PM EST to:

Yvonne Bailey(

ybailey@buffalony.gov).

NO CONSIDERATION WILL BE GIVEN TO PROPOSALS RECEIVED AFTER THE

STATED DATE AND TIME.

It is solely the Offeror’s responsibility to ensure the proposal is timely delivered.

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Commodity Codes

• NAICS 541191Title Abstract and Settlement Offices

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