About This Solicitation

The Houston Land Bank (HLB) is seeking statements of qualifications from licensed title companies to provide real estate title services in support of HLB’s affordable housing mission. HLB is a local government corporation and 501(c)(3) non-profit established by the City of Houston in 1999. We acquire and redevelop vacant, deteriorated, and underutilized properties in Houston neighborhoods including Settegast, Trinity Gardens, Sunnyside, Acres Homes, and Fifth Ward.

Selected firms will assist with the closing of HLB property transactions, curative title work, and support for the sale of newly constructed affordable homes to income-qualified Houstonians. HLB intends to contract with up to four (4) qualified firms through August 31, 2028, with assignments distributed on a rotating basis based on customer service and ongoing performance.

Scope of Work

• Coordination of complex closing transactions, including transactions involving more than two parties and/or multiple funding sources (private, public, and/or non-profit assistance for income-qualified homebuyers)

• Communication with HLB regarding transaction status and closing dates throughout each transaction

• Providing curative title work when necessary

• Drafting accurate closing documents and facilitating the return of executed documents for HLB records

Who Should Respond

• Licensed title companies with active agent licensing from the Texas Department of Insurance

• Firms with demonstrated experience in real estate transactions involving public, private, and/or non-profit entities

• Firms with experience in affordable housing development, community development, and complex multi-party closings in the State of Texas

Evaluation Criteria (100 Points Total)

• Capacity to perform, adequacy of staff, and experience of key personnel — 40 points

• Experience with relevant real estate transactions involving public, private, and/or non-profit entities — 30 points

• Communication approach and closing process — 15 points

• Reputation and references — 15 points

Key Dates

• RFQ Issued: May 27, 2026

• Questions Deadline: June 15, 2026 at 5:00 PM CST — email procurements@houstonlandbank.org with subject line “Request for Qualifications — Title Company Services”

• Responses Due: June 30, 2026 at 5:00 PM CST

• Notification to Qualified Firms: Expected August 2026

Submission Requirements

• Late responses will not be accepted; the Submittable timestamp will be used to determine time of receipt

• Nothing herein constitutes a guarantee of work. HLB reserves the right to cancel any part of this procurement at any time. Submission expenses are the sole responsibility of the respondent.