Medicaid Ambulance Supplemental Payment Program Consulting Services

The City of Scranton Office of Law is seeking legal services through Request for Proposal #2024-RFP-008 for special counsel to handle delinquent Business Privilege and Mercantile Tax collection. The procurement targets litigation firms with demonstrated expertise in Pennsylvania municipal tax law, specifically requiring proposers to have a minimum of 10 years of experience in delinquent collection law and appellate court practice. The selected vendor will manage complex tax delinquency cases, including large outstanding balances and situations where the City Tax Solicitor has potential conflicts of interest. Proposals must be submitted electronically through the city's e-Procurement Portal by 10:00 am on May 3, 2024, with a deadline for questions on April 26, 2024. The city will evaluate proposals based on criteria including completeness, responsiveness, professional qualifications, proposed work plan, and project fees, with a strong emphasis on understanding Pennsylvania municipal tax regulations. Required submission materials include a certificate of insurance, signed affirmative action documentation, non-segregated facilities certification, non-collusion affidavits, and current contractor disclosures.

The solicitation does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Proposing firms must register on the City of Scranton's e-Procurement Portal to access full solicitation details and submit responses, with companies required to "follow" the project to receive automatic addenda notifications. While specific budget ranges are not disclosed in the available documentation, the procurement suggests the engagement will be structured on a case-by-case basis for tax collection services. Potential respondents encountering technical difficulties with the e-Procurement Portal can contact OpenGov's support team via real-time chat or email at support@procurenow.com. The solicitation covers Lackawanna County and is specifically targeted at legal professionals with specialized municipal tax collection expertise, indicating a sophisticated and targeted procurement approach focused on maximizing tax revenue recovery for the City of Scranton.