City of St. Petersburg

Buyer seeks proposals from qualified firms to provide debt collection services for accounts that are 60+ days past due. The contract term will be for 3 years with one 2-year renewal option. Buyer estimates approximately $120,000 may be purchased annually under this solicitation. Services include collecting debts, reporting to credit agencies, providing disbursements and reports, and managing accounts in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

• 2/18/2025 - Deadline for Questions
• 2/20/2025 - Deadline for Question Response
• 2/27/2025 - Proposal Due Date
• 3/10/2025 - Evaluation/Shortlisting

• In business providing debt collection services for minimum 5 years
• Maintain minimum insurances specified in solicitation
• Have facilities, capabilities, equipment and staff to support services
• Ability to 100% self-perform all work without subcontractors
• Own or have immediate access to required equipment
• Registered with State of Florida for collection services
• Operate in compliance with Fair Debt Collection Practices Act

• Provide debt collection services for accounts 60+ days past due
• Transmit account information to credit reporting agencies
• Provide timely disbursement of debt recovery payments to the City
• Submit separate invoices by classification for contingency fees
• Suspend debt collection upon written notice from the City
• Designate and return uncollectible accounts to the City
• Utilize an account tracking system for interest-bearing accounts
• Provide monthly remittance statements and reports on collections
• Accept all accounts referred for collections by the City
• Provide secure electronic means to transmit sensitive account information