AGO-IFSD-2016-0715

The Massachusetts Office of the Attorney General (AGO) is seeking to retain a Settlement Trustee through this contracting opportunity. The Settlement Trustee will be responsible for investing settlement funds received from defendants in accordance with the directives of the AGO, making disbursements from this fund, and locating and communicating with consumers as required by the AGO. The AGO anticipates having an award recipient list consisting of at least 2,500 individuals. Proposals are due by August 5, 2016 at 3:00 PM EST, and the initial contract term is flexible with an anticipated end date of July 1, 2018. The AGO may offer the awarded firm additional contracts or renewals for similar services. The RFP outlines the qualifications and submission requirements for the Settlement Trustee, including demonstrating experience successfully administering consumer restitution programs, providing a detailed cost proposal, and describing personal data security protocols. The AGO will evaluate proposals based on the quality, cost-effectiveness, staff competence and experience, and references.

The maximum available budget for the Settlement Trustee project is $200,000, although the AGO does not expect to fully utilize this amount. The RFP does not mention any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. Additionally, no information is provided regarding any incumbent vendors or current contractors, or existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration.