25D - AGMT FOR RIGHT OF WAY ON-CALL

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Title Review/Coordination Our team are title experts and conduct meticulous title research and review to ensure PWA acquires clear title and /or required property rights, free and clear of liens and encumbrances that may affect future activities. We provide comprehensive title analysis through chain of title, historical research and court records review, enabling PWA to make timely, informed decisions while clearing encumbrances and acquiring land rights. We also work with property owners to resolve title issues involving CCR's, water rights, subsurface rights, railroad title, as well as utility -claimed prior rights. Appraisal Coordination We review and coordinate appraisal services including real property appraisals, review appraisals, and if necessary, goodwill and fixtures and equipment (F&E) appraisals. We work with PWA to develop a report to track appraisal activities including start dates, target completion dates, owner contacts, and submittals to PWA. We ensure reports meet all requirements in accordance with Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice WSPAP), Uniform Appraisal Standards for Federal Land Acquisitions (Yellow Book), and the Caltrans Right of Way Manual, as appropriate. Preparing/Reviewing Documents We review legal descriptions and plat maps, and prepare all PWA required documents such as contracts, agreements, leases, deeds, re -conveyances and other documents to acquire or dispose of real property interests. Our project Lead prepares all PWA required documents for approval, and ensures appropriate forms are utilized for each acquisition type. All documents are reviewed for quality assurance and control. Once approved, documents are prepared in final format. We are highly meticulous preparing and reviewing right-of-way documents and other instruments used to acquire or vacate interests in real property. Preparing/Coordinating TCEs Temporary Construction Easements (TCEs) that expire prior to or during construction can result in costly schedule delays. For these reasons we verify TCE requirements as part of our QA/QC process and ensure easements are properly formatted and prepared. Prior to making offers, we verify TCE durations are consistent with construction schedules. We assist property owners and businesses with understanding project scopes and addressing concerns regarding ingress and egress, personal property or other concerns. As proposed enhancements, we work with PWA to prepare any possession -in -use agreements and permits -to -enter, in addition to rights -of -entry as effective tools for delivery. Meetings with Displacees and Property Owners Our team builds understanding, trust and cooperation with property owners and public stakeholders. We emphasize proactive communication to build rapport and ensure the success of our services. We ensure property owners are fully informed of acquisition processes. Our professionals are communications experts and ensure expeditious acquisitions, reducing the likelihood of legal activities. We ensure displacees are fully informed of all relocation assistance services such as notices, moving assistance and advisory assistance. Our professionals are sensitive to the diverse needs of displaced persons and perform all relocation assistance in accordance with the Uniform Act, State Act, Caltrans policy and or/FTA regulations as appropriate to ensure successful reestablishment. In these times it is critical to embrace innovation - our team utilizes such alternative methods as electronic signing, video conferencing, mobile notaries and return shipping labels among other services as necessary. L:G otiation and Preparation of Certificates of Acceptance PROPOSALTO 31 CITY OF SANTA .ANA, RFP z% 25D-1 44