Credit Counseling Services

The Oklahoma Office of Management and Enterprise Services (OMES) Central Purchasing division is requesting proposals on behalf of the Department of Consumer Credit for credit counseling services under Solicitation EV00000925, with responses due August 11, 2026 at 3 p.m. Central Time. A resulting contract may be designated as a statewide contract under 74 O.S. 85.5(G)(3).

Mandatory eligibility requirements restrict competition to nonprofit organizations located and conducting business in Oklahoma. Bidders must demonstrate ability to provide consumer credit counseling services, familiarity with loan products comparable to the Oklahoma Small Lender program, capacity to manage multiple clients simultaneously, and a documented reporting plan. Evaluation will apply best-value criteria considering mandatory requirements, specification compliance, price, and past performance.

The initial contract term is one year with five one-year renewal options available at the state's sole discretion. Pricing proposals may be submitted either as a total firm fixed cost inclusive of all fees and expenses, or as a detailed hourly breakdown by staffing role with associated labor hours and rates. Bidders must submit three years of audited financial statements and tax returns, three business references demonstrating similar service experience, and completed reference sheets from prior clients.

Bidders must submit either an Authority to Operate (ATO) or confirmation that an ATO has been requested for this IT-related procurement. All bids must be submitted exclusively through the Oklahoma Supplier Portal. Questions are due July 10, 2026. Requests for administrative review must be submitted by June 12, 2026. All bid responses must remain firm offers for a minimum of 120 days following the due date. The contracting officer is Luan Pham. Award determinations will be announced on the Oklahoma Statewide Contract Search website.