IFB__25C071001_Debt_Collection_Services.pdf

This is an Invitation for Bid (IFB) issued by the Department of California Highway Patrol (CHP) for Debt Collection Services. The solicitation, numbered #25C071001, invites prospective bidders to provide debt collection services for the CHP's Fiscal Management Section. The contract is anticipated to be effective from January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2029, with a maximum agreement amount of $300,000. Bids are due on October 16, 2025, at 3:15 P.M., with the bid opening occurring immediately after. The contractor must have five years of experience in debt collection services, maintain a principal headquarters in California, and possess a valid debt collections license.

The payment structure is based on a percentage of collected funds, with separate rates for non-legal accounts and accounts requiring legal involvement. The specific percentage rates are to be determined by the bidder. The contract includes provisions for various preferences, including small/micro business and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) incentives, though the DVBE participation requirement has been waived for this solicitation. Bidders must comply with numerous state regulations, including California Civil Rights Laws, and provide comprehensive insurance coverage. The contractor will be responsible for skip-tracing, employment and income verification, and legal actions to collect delinquent fees, with all collected funds to be deposited directly to CHP and remitted in full.