27-492DOR-COLLE-B-50076 | JPMC FY27-31 Collection Services

The Illinois Department of Revenue has issued a solicitation for collection services to manage delinquent state debts, primarily tax-related accounts that are 90 days or older, for the fiscal years 2027 through 2031. The contract opportunity allows for awarding up to four contracts for first placement collections and up to two contracts for second placements and related litigation services. The contract term commences July 1, 2026, and can extend through June 30, 2031, with a maximum potential duration of ten years if renewals are exercised. Vendors must maintain an office in Illinois and adhere strictly to IRS Publication 1075 security requirements for handling Federal Tax Information, ensuring the confidentiality and safeguarding of sensitive taxpayer data. The procurement encourages joint purchasing entities and includes legal representation mandates related to debt litigation. An important component of the solicitation process involves vendor compliance with the State of Illinois’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion policies, reflected through the Commitment to Diversity (C2D) evaluation factor, which represents 20% of the technical scoring. Vendors are required to document their engagement with Women, Minority, and Persons with Disabilities (WMD) businesses by submitting utilization plans under the Illinois Business Enterprise Program (BEP) and Veterans Business Program (VBP), demonstrating subcontracting commitments and good faith efforts to meet established participation goals. Detailed guidance documents assist bidders in understanding the evaluation criteria and compliance expectations to promote supplier diversity. The procurement emphasizes thorough documentation, proper subcontracting agreements, and proactive outreach to BEP-certified firms, ensuring alignment with Illinois public contracting and inclusion mandates. The proposal submission deadline is February 11, 2026, with a procuring office located in Springfield, Illinois.