RFP 2024-P05 Delinquent District & County Court Fines & Fees Collection Services

Hays County, Texas is seeking a well-qualified law firm with experience and a verifiable history of delinquent District and County Court Fines and Fees collection services pursuant to the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure. The successful respondent must have at least five years' experience in collecting fines and fees for governmental entities, be licensed by the State Bar of Texas, and possess the resources and personnel to provide an efficient and successful solution. The scope of work includes preparing delinquent costs, fines, and fees reports, sending required notices to delinquent defendants, advising the County on legal issues, and providing monthly reports on collections. Respondents must submit proposals by February 16, 2024 at 11:00 AM Central Time, and the initial contract term will be from March 2024 to February 2025 with four optional one-year renewal terms. Award will be based on the respondent's experience, capacity to perform the work, and current workload and ability to meet deadlines.

The RFP does not include any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The current incumbent, McCreary Veselka Bragg & Allen, has provided services since 2016, and the County is satisfied with the current services. In the most recent fiscal year, the County paid approximately $1,479 for these services. The total value of the delinquent accounts available for placement is $4.3 million across approximately 1,580 District and County Court cases.