Municipal Court Private Collection Agency Services

The City of Newark is soliciting proposals under RFP 2025-56 for qualified private collection agencies to provide Municipal Court Private Collection Agency Services. Released on June 26, 2025, this solicitation seeks agencies capable of managing outstanding municipal court debt while adhering to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act and New Jersey Supreme Court procedures. The resulting contract will typically span one year with an option to renew, requiring the selected agency to implement ethical debtor engagement, maintain strict data security, and integrate with municipal systems. All services must comply with New Jersey law L. 2009, c. 233, which includes an administrative fee cap of 22 percent and requires that courts exhaust all enforcement remedies before referring cases to a private agency. Proposals must be submitted exclusively through the City's e-Procurement Portal by 10:15 am on Thursday, July 17, 2025. Submission requirements include a Letter of Qualification, a Letter of Intent signed by executive leadership, a completed IRS Form W-9, and agreement to mandatory Equal Employment Opportunity and Americans with Disabilities Act compliance standards. Evaluation will be based on the agency's experience, compliance plans, fee structures, and reporting obligations. The procurement process is managed by the Municipal Courts, with Jeanette Maury serving as the primary point of contact.