University of Arizona #L192612

Arizona Universities Solicitation for Debt Collection Services

The University of Arizona is leading a multi-university procurement for debt collection services to manage unpaid student debts and long-term student loans. - Government Buyer: - University of Arizona, on behalf of Arizona State University and Northern Arizona University - Managed by Contracts, Purchasing and Risk Management office - Scope of Services: - Collection of unpaid student debts and long-term student loans, including federal and institutional loans - Services cover pre-collections, first and second referral collections, litigation, judgment loans, and international collections - Applies to a range of loan types: Federal Perkins, Health Profession, Nursing, Loan for Disadvantaged Students, and other institutional loans - Vendors must comply with all federal laws and licensing requirements - Detailed monthly and annual reporting, and quality assurance required - Contract Structure: - Initial term of one year, with up to four one-year renewal options (maximum five years) - May result in multiple or partial awards - Commission rates specified for different collection stages and litigation - Contract may be used by other Arizona educational institutions or governmental entities - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Notable Requirements: - Flexibility for multiple or partial awards - Public accessibility of proposals as allowed by Arizona law

Description

The University of Arizona is soliciting proposals for debt collection services on behalf of itself and other Arizona universities including Arizona State University and Northern Arizona University. The procurement aims to select qualified vendors to provide these services through a competitive negotiation process. The initial contract term is one year with the possibility of four one-year renewals, totaling up to five years. Proposals are due by July 28, 2026, and technical inquiries must be submitted by July 16, 2026.

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