Municipal Court Collection Services

The City of Missouri City, Texas is soliciting sealed proposals for Municipal Court Collection Services through Request for Proposal (RFP) 24-042. The services sought include handling electronic data files, using reasonable and ethical collection methods, coordinating with the municipal court, and maintaining confidentiality of information. The contractor will be compensated based on a percentage of fines and fees collected, paid on a pro-rata basis as partial payments are made. The City makes no guarantee as to the number, type, dollar amount, or collectability of the outstanding cases. Proposals are due by 3 P.M. Central Daylight Time on February 9, 2024, and the City reserves the right to award multiple contracts with an unspecified term that may be renewed annually for up to three additional one-year terms.

The City will accept sealed proposals from both local and non-local bidders, with a local preference available if certain criteria are met. The existing contract is held by Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson, LLP, who has provided these services since 2003. The City does not have detailed reporting on the incumbent's historical collection performance or fees charged, but paid approximately $60,000 in 2023. Funding for the services will come from the City's budget, with a limit of appropriation and fiscal funding requirements.