Opportunity
El Paso County Ionwave #26-011
El Paso County, Texas Solicits Collection Agency Services for Court Fees and Fines
Posted
March 30, 2026
Respond By
April 30, 2026
Identifier
26-011
NAICS
561440
El Paso County, Texas is seeking proposals from qualified vendors to provide Collection Agency Services for outstanding court fines, fees, and costs. - Government Buyer: - El Paso County, Texas, County Purchasing Department - Main office at 800 E. Overland Ave., Suite 300, El Paso, TX 79901 - Services Requested: - Collection of approximately 150,000 initial cases valued at $62 million, with ongoing monthly referrals averaging 600 cases - Services include: - Bilingual collectors - Skip-tracing - Client portal access - Compliance with Texas and federal laws - Detailed reporting and documentation - Collection Agency Fee (CAF) not to exceed 30% of monies collected, deducted before remittance to the County - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Mandatory Code of Ethics training for vendor staff - Proof of insurance and performance/payment bonds as per Texas Local Government Code - Submission of affidavits, questionnaires, and references - Preference for vendors providing reasonable health insurance to employees - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or product part numbers are mentioned, as this is a services procurement - Contract Structure: - Initial term of four years, with up to three additional one-year renewal options (maximum seven years) - Award may be by lump sum or line item, at the County's discretion
Description
El Paso County, Texas is soliciting proposals for collection agency services through Request for Proposal (RFP) number 26-011. The scope includes providing collection services for court fees owed to the county, with evaluation based on qualifications, scope of services, and price. Proposals must be submitted by April 30, 2026, and vendors must comply with all bonding and insurance requirements. The award will be made by lump sum or line item, whichever is in the best interest of the county.