Delinquent Tax Collection Services

The City of Burleson, located in Johnson County, Texas, is seeking a professional law firm to provide delinquent property tax collection services through a qualifications-based solicitation (RFQ 2025-002). The selected attorney will be responsible for comprehensive tax collection activities authorized by the Texas Tax Code, including reporting, notifications, litigation, bankruptcy claims, legal support, and intervention in tax suits. Key deliverables include managing all collection expenses such as postage, supplies, court costs, and filing fees, with compensation structured to allow up to 20% of collected amounts plus additional penalties on delinquent accounts. The procurement timeline includes a virtual pre-submittal meeting on August 27, 2025, at 11:00 AM, with questions due by August 29, 2025, and statements of qualifications due September 11, 2025, at 2:00 PM CST. Evaluation criteria will assess submissions on qualifications and experience (40 points), collection records (35 points), submission clarity (15 points), and references (10 points), with potential additional points from interviews scheduled for September 15-17, 2025.

The solicitation does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The current incumbent vendor has been operating under a contract initiated in November 1989, receiving fifteen percent of collected delinquent taxes, penalties, and interest. The City utilizes Tyler Munis ERP for case management and Tyler Payments for electronic payment processing, which potential vendors should be prepared to integrate with. Insurance requirements include $1,000,000 in Commercial General Liability, Automobile Liability, and Professional Liability coverage, with statutory Workers' Compensation limits. While specific contract value is not explicitly stated, the compensation structure suggests potential earnings proportional to collected delinquent taxes. The initial contract term is three years, with potential annual renewals at the City's discretion, and the contract can be terminated with thirty days' written notice by either party.