IFB_Intent_to_Award_CSLB-25-01.pdf

This is an Intent to Award document for Invitation for Bid (IFB) CSLB-25-01 issued by the California Department of Consumer Affairs, Contractors State License Board (CSLB). The procurement seeks comprehensive debt collection services for the recovery of delinquent fees, fines, and cost recovery amounts owed to the State. The contractor shall provide full-service debt collection operations including skip-tracing, legal action filings for collecting delinquent civil penalties when attachable assets have been identified, credit reporting, and computerized account management across California. The final written questions deadline was March 11, 2026, with responses provided on March 13, 2026. The bid submission deadline was March 24, 2026 at 3:00 PM, followed by a public bid opening on March 25, 2026 at 10:00 AM. The Intent to Award was issued on March 27, 2026. The anticipated contract start date is May 1, 2026, with a three-year term extending through April 30, 2029.

Compensation is structured as a percentage of collected debt, with estimated outstanding CSLB debt of $3,000,000 and estimated litigation services of $300,000, though actual amounts are subject to change. The contractor bears all court and legal fees relating to debt collection and cannot charge the State until debt is collected. Award will be made to the lowest responsive bid meeting all requirements. A 5% Small Business Enterprise (SBE) preference is available to certified small businesses or non-small businesses subcontracting at least 25% of the net bid price to certified small businesses. Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation requirements are waived but voluntary participation is requested. Contractors must be registered with the California Secretary of State, licensed to do business in California, maintain a principal office within the State, and obtain general liability insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence/$2,000,000 aggregate, automobile liability coverage of $1,000,000 combined single limit, and workers' compensation insurance with the State named as additional insured. No incumbent vendors or existing contractors were identified.