Debt Collection Services

The California Department of Cannabis Control (DCC) is seeking debt collection services through a competitive Request for Quote (RFQ) process to collect delinquent fees, fines, penalties, and cost recoveries. The contract requires a contractor capable of collecting outstanding debts in a timely manner and filing legal actions when necessary. Key procurement details include an event ID of 37203, with bids due on November 24, 2025, at 2:00 PM PT, submitted via email to OTA@dgs.ca.gov. Bidders must submit questions by November 14, 2025, at 5:00 PM PT, and the state anticipates issuing a Notice of Intent to Award on December 4, 2025. The procurement will be overseen by Jack LaFrancesca, with Tomasa Lovato serving as a backup contact. Evaluation criteria include responsiveness, responsibility, and the lowest cost, with a public bid reading to be conducted via Microsoft Teams. Bidders must submit pricing through a completed Cost Worksheet in Microsoft Excel, providing all-inclusive prices based on a percentage of collected debt.

The solicitation includes several socioeconomic preference and incentive programs, with opportunities for Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises (DVBE), small businesses, small business nonprofit veteran service agencies, and non-small business subcontractors. These preferences can provide incentives ranging from 1% to 5%, with total preferences and incentives capped at 15% of the lowest net bid or $100,000, whichever is less. Bidders claiming socioeconomic preferences must submit appropriate declaration forms and certifications. The contract follows an Alternative Protest Process with a protest bond requirement of 10% of the contract amount. Based on the Cost Worksheet, the estimated annual debt collection scope includes $1,190,000 for debt collection services and $100,000 for litigation services, suggesting a potential three-year contract value of approximately $3,870,000. Contractors must comply with California civil rights laws, provide Secretary of State certification if applicable, and adhere to all terms in the Sample Agreement and Information Technology General Provisions without modification.