New York State Contract Reporter #25BMS0150

SUNY Buffalo and SUNY Fredonia Collection Agency Services for Educational Receivables

SUNY Buffalo and SUNY Fredonia are seeking a qualified collection agency to manage the collection of overdue educational receivables: - Government Buyer: - State University of New York (SUNY), University at Buffalo, and SUNY Fredonia - Procurement managed by SUNY Buffalo Procurement Services - Services Requested: - Collection agency services for educational receivables past due debt collection - Estimated annual volume: $1.2 million across 2,000-2,500 accounts - Services include referral, collection efforts, skip tracing, reporting, compliance with FDCPA and NYFDCPA, handling domestic and international accounts, establishing repayment plans, online payment options, and detailed monthly reporting - Contractor must maintain data security, perform annual audits, and cooperate with the University upon contract termination - Notable Requirements: - Five-year contract term, with pricing firm for the first year and annual increases capped at 5% (based on CPI) - Collection fee percentage not to exceed 22% - Technical capability weighted at 70% and cost at 30% in award criteria - Compliance with New York State Finance Law Sections 139j and 139k (Lobbying Law) - Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business (SDVOB) participation goal: 6% - Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) goal: 15.9%; Women Business Enterprise (WBE) goal: 14.1% - Strict communication protocols and mandatory use of ShopBlue (Jaggaer) eProcurement system - Places of Performance and Delivery: - University at Buffalo (224 Crofts Hall, Buffalo, NY) - SUNY Fredonia (Fredonia, NY) - Erie County, NY

Description

The State University of New York at Buffalo and State University of New York at Fredonia are soliciting proposals for a collection agency to refer their educational receivable past due accounts for collection activity. The contract term is 5 years. The solicitation includes goals for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business (6.00%) and Minority/Women Business Enterprise goals (MBE 15.90%, WBE 14.10%). The location for this contract is Erie, New York.

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